Logistics Associate
Fixed Term - Full TimeJob Overview
Job Location: Arusha, Tanzania
About The Role: The Logistics Associate will coordinate end-to-end transportation and fleet coordination activities across Tanzania operations.
This role ensures timely and cost-effective movement of products, monitoring transporter and fleet performance, maintaining logistics records, overseeing compliance processes, and coordinating operational logistics activities to ensure smooth business operations.
About The Role: The Logistics Associate will coordinate end-to-end transportation and fleet coordination activities across Tanzania operations.
This role ensures timely and cost-effective movement of products, monitoring transporter and fleet performance, maintaining logistics records, overseeing compliance processes, and coordinating operational logistics activities to ensure smooth business operations.
What you will be expected to do:
Logistics & Transportation Coordination
- Coordinate dispatch and transportation of products to all designated shops, warehouses, and partners across Tanzania.
- Ensure transporters deliver goods on time and in full (OTIF) while maintaining product safety and integrity.
- Track shipments and maintain close follow-up with third-party transporters to ensure timely deliveries.
- Coordinate dispatch schedules between warehouse teams and transport providers to facilitate efficient last-mile delivery.
- Monitor transportation lead times and escalate delays or operational issues promptly.
- Coordinate route planning and optimization initiatives to improve transportation efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure proof of delivery (POD) documentation is properly submitted and filed.
Fleet Coordination & Monitoring
- Oversee monitoring and coordination of company fleet operations to ensure proper utilization and availability.
- Maintain fleet movement records, fuel consumption records, maintenance schedules, and service tracking.
- Coordinate company owned vehicles’ servicing, repairs, insurance renewals, and compliance documentation.
- Follow up on fleet incidents, breakdowns, and accident reporting processes.
- Coordinate implementation and monitoring of fleet control measures and cost optimization initiatives.
Vendor & Transporter Management
- Maintain good working relationships with transporters and logistics service providers.
- Monitor transporter performance and track key metrics including delivery timelines, damages, and compliance.
- Flag non-performance, delays, or service gaps for corrective action.
- Coordinate transporter contract management and documentation reviews in prtnership with Procurement and Finance teams.
- Assist in evaluating transporter performance and recommending improvements.
Reporting & Data Management
- Prepare weekly and monthly logistics and fleet performance reports.
- Maintain accurate logistics records, transporter trackers, and shipment status updates.
- Flag non-performance, delays, or service gaps for corrective action.
- Facilitate logistics data assessment to identify operational gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of logistics transactions and operational records.
Compliance & Operational Support
- Ensure transportation and fleet operations comply with company policies and safety standards.
- Facilitate audits and operational reviews by providing required logistics documentation and reports.
- Assist in implementing process improvements within logistics and fleet operations.
- Coordinate logistics data assessment to identify operational gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams during high-volume distribution periods and operational projects.
You might be a strong candidate if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics, Statistics, or any Finance Related Field
- 2-3 years’ working experience in Transportation & Logistics management, Supply Chain Management and/or any related Field
- Demonstrates knowledge in contract management.
- Knowledge and working experience with a robust ERP system preferably S4HANA
- Ability to work comfortably with and maintain large volumes of data in excel.
- Ability to multi-task and address vying priorities.
- Goal-oriented and organized team player
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills