Logistics and Procurement Assistant - (Arusha)

Application Deadline: 22 July 2015

Location : Arusha 
Position Type : Full Time
POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Kilimo Markets Ltd is a young, growing and innovative private business with a high social impact working in the agriculture sector providing business services to small holder farmers in Northern Tanzania.

The company invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacancies currently based in Arusha, but with occasional travels to other areas in Tanzania.

Logistics and Procurement Assistant

Responsibilities:

·         Prepare and complete procurement processes initiated by Management

·         Report results of procurement processes to management for support of decision making process

·         Monitor stock levels and operations at warehouses,

·         Assist in audit procedures of suppliers

·         Monitor compliance by regional offices and suppliers with procedures and policies stipulated by the Head Office

·         Organise and monitor logistics (transport, shipping) in order to ensure smooth flow of goods from the supplier to the buyers.

·         Assist in the Head Office administration and operational process

·         Provide requested reporting on inventory, transport and shipment details and shipment processes.

Qualifications:

·         At least Diploma with 2-3 years additional post A-Level school years or Bachelor Degree

·         Diploma/Degree majors in Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Office Administration, Business Management

·         At least 2-3 years practical work experience, preferred in a for-profit organization in procurement and logistics, controlling, audit.

·         Proficient Microsoft computer skills, including Excel, Word and Power Point

·         Able to think independently and analytically, take initiative, completing tasks with minimal supervision, driven by integrity,

·         Excellent attention to detail,

·         Creative in problem solving and solution finding,

·         Assertive and well developed negotiating skills

·         Experience in writing reports, data collection and database management

·         Highly driven, motivated and willing to learn

·         Passionate about working in a high pace environment and supporting the company’s’ vision and mission.

·         Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people

·         Domestic travels required

·         Drivers’ license needed.

Please only apply if you fulfill the requirements above.

Kilimo Markets Ltd offers a competitive career opportunity to highly driven and motivated candidates who are eager to learn, to be involved in an innovative business model and to grow with and within the company.

Interested applicants are invited to download an application form at www.kilimomarkets.com or request from the HR office human.resources@kilimomarkets.com and send it together with their CV and a cover letter back to the same email-address by no later than July 22nd 2015 midnight.