Logistics Assistant/Driver Job Careers - Living Goods (LG) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Living Goods

(LG)

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Living Goods

supports networks of ‘Avon-like’ micro-entrepreneurs who go door-to-door

teaching families how to improve their health and wealth while selling

affordable, high-impact products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water

filters, clean cook stoves, and solar lights.

Job Summary:  The Living Goods Logistics Assistant/Driver

will be tasked with stock management and distribution, safe transport of goods

and staff, and logistics support for trainings and branches.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

1.

Assist in management of daily logistics and driving tasks:

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The incumbent will also manage and receive

deliveries to ensure quantities and quality meet expectations and are received

on time.

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The incumbent will also manage stock storage

conditions; prepare all documentation for outgoing stock and oversee truck

loading from HQ.

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Write purchase orders for necessary approvals.

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Manage contractors during renovation works at new

and existing branches to ensure quality of work.

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Deliver stock and non-stock items to branches in a

timely manner.

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Ensure LG vehicles are always fueled, clean, and

maintained and repaired as needed.

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Drive LG staff and guests to branches and other

locations as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

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The applicants should hold a University Degree or

Diploma required; Procurement & Logistics, Business Administration,

Transport or related field preferred.

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At least three years’ professional work experience

in logistics management.

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The ideal candidate should have a proven ability to

work under pressure in a fast moving dynamic environment while delivering

results at an individual and team level.

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The incumbent should be self-driven, smart and

pragmatic person with an exceptional track record of stock management and

logistic processes, have a clean driving history, some computer skills, and are

attentive to detail.

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Excellent analytical and math skills, basic computer

skills.

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Possession of driving permit with defensive driving

certification required.

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Ability to identify potential problems before they

occur and to take imitative in response.

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Proactive in preparation.

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Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural

environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both

within and outside the organization.

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Keen attention to detail and a sense of

professionalism a must.

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Fluency in Luganda and English – Ability to manage

day-to-day interactions with contracted external service providers and to

analyze their performance.

All candidates

are strongly encouraged to Apply Online at the web link below.