Job Description
HEAD OF LOGISTICS & INVENTORY -NKCC/HR/92 /HoL& I/04/01/2024
Job Purpose
Head of logistics & Inventory will be responsible for managing all the company’s
Inventory & transportation and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Managing Movement of Raw Milk within the supply chain i.e. from the
farmer collection points to the cooling plants, to the factories and to the
depots.
▪ Managing the utilization of company owned vehicles and hired transport
to ensure proper use of the same.
▪ Administration of the transportation resources (vehicles, drivers, fuel).
▪ Planning and ensuring that the most efficient route is used to minimize
transportation costs.
▪ Liaising with the Warehouse and Sales departments to transport products
between the depots and the market as and when required.
▪ Evaluating and selecting the most appropriate mode of transportation
based on minimum transport costs for a given task.
▪ Liaise with the workshop on vehicle service records, schedules for
maintenance repairs, insurance, etc.
▪ Managing of the inter-creamery transfer of product
▪ Prepare periodical management and Board reports to update
management and Board on performance of the Section.
▪ Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Personal Specifications
▪ A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least
four (4) years in a management role in comparable and relevant position.
▪ MSc or MBA in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from
a recognized institution.
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management and
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting /Management /Procurement or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
▪ Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution.
▪ Professional qualification in relevant field.
▪ Proficiency in computer applications.
▪ Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
(MCIPS) or its equivalent