Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market

Responsibilities:

• Logistics lead on all import and export processes (air, sea & road) which include tracking down orders with suppliers, processing of import/export documents.
• Negotiating logistics contracts that conform to the organization’s policy; seek the best package in terms of quality, price, terms & conditions, delivery and added services.
• Reviewing tax computation for clearance purposes.
• Reviewing supplier quotes, terms & conditions when sourcing in liaison with the procurement leads to ensure compliance prior to purchase order processing.
• Ensure compliance with various country laws, regulations and ISO requirements.
• Ensuring local delivery coordination with Operations team.
• Supporting with onboarding of logistics suppliers globally.
• Managing third parties’ logistics vendors including freight forwarders, transporters etc.
• Reviewing shipping documents prior to shipment to ensure accuracy.
• Preparing, updating and maintaining POs and logistics records for accuracy and completeness. Generating good receive notes (GRNs) for goods received and uploading delivery notes on NetSuite Verifying documents ahead of payments.
• Supporting in inventory management and reconciliation; ensuring efficiency in internal processes to drive timely goods replenishment and availability of stock.
• Maintaining metrics and Analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Support in developing/ improving processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized.
• Resolving challenges in logistics operations.
• Providing weekly and monthly reports as required.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree, A master’s is a plus.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain and logistics with exports/ imports experience preferably with a telecommunication company.
• Holistic understanding of supply chain management and international logistics.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory customs requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills