Logistics Officer at East Africa Exchange Ltd (EAX)

JOB ADVERT

Date of issue: 13^th June 2024

Date of CV submission: 25^th to 02^nd July 2024

Introduction

East Africa Exchange Ltd, (EAX) is regional commodity exchange offering commodity trade services in Rwanda and East Africa Community (EAC) common markets (173 million consumers) in key staples food crops such as Maize, Beans and Soya. EAX deals with high quality products meeting the requirement of EAC standards. Key value proposition is guaranteed quantity and quality of farmers’ grains, reliability of trade and settlement services and high level of risk mitigation. The company was created in 2013 to further strengthen EAC regional integration by developing a common and coherent financial sector in agriculture, energy and mining. EAX links deprived rural farmers to financial markets. It offers financial product development to its members and facilitates trades regionally and worldwide.

Title: Logistics Officer

Reports to: CHR & Admin Officer

Based at: Kigali

Purpose: We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized logistics officer to oversee transportation and value chain supply and develop contracts. In this position, he/she will play a key role in logistics high-quality and cost-efficient practices and services for our organization.

Procurement Officer Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement and manage logistics strategies, processes and procedures that are in line with the organization’s operations.
2. Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments of grains, equipment, materials and manage inventory levels in the organization.
   Analyze and optimize supply chain processes to ensure smooth work flow with other departments
3. Work with Procurement department to negotiate transportation costs and coordinate the selection of vendors where necessary.
4. Manage transportation contracts and suppliers and shipping rates with vendors and carriers.
5. Report on supply chain performance metrics and prepare budget reports.
6. Manage and maintain relationships with vendors, carriers and other stakeholders.
7. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and international trade agreements.
8. Resolve any issues related to the supply chain, such as lost or damaged, products, shipments and any other related issues.
9. Develop, implement and monitor safety and security procedures for products and services procured.
10. Responsible for tracking, receiving, and stocking all items ordered ensuring products and materials are appropriately stored.
11. Plan, prepare and manage the maintenance and repairs of equipment and products where needed.
12. Working together with the procurement committee on receiving all inventory when necessary. Also responsible for supervising and accounting for an inventory of all received products and goods.
13. Carry out a monthly inventory count, reconciliation and provide reports in all area of responsibility.
14. And any other activities assigned by the CHR & Admin Officer and the CEO.

Education;

1. Master’s degree in Logistics, Business administration, or Transportation; Industrial Distribution, or Supply Chain Management, or in a related field
2. Minimum 5 years work experience in logistic or supply chain management
3. Computer skills
4. Excellent analytical skills
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills
6. Good organizational skills
7. Willingness and ability to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities that may require overtime or extended hours.

CV SUBMISSION:

Well prepared application letter and CV are to be submitted from 25^h to 02^nd July 4PM to EAX email; info@ea-africaexchange.com. Late offers will be rejected.

Done at Kigali, on 21^st June 2024.

East Africa Exchange Ltd, (EAX).