Title: Logistic & Warehouse Manager
Reports to: Administration & Finance Manager

Purpose of Position
The Logistic & Warehouse Manager is responsible for developing and managing the system that gets products from the supplier/warehouse to the consumer/entrepreneurs. S/he coordinates the logistical functions of an organization’s supply chain. In other words, s/he is responsible for developing and managing the system that gets products from the supplier or manufacturer to the consumer.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts on a  business;
• Develop an understanding of customers’ needs, and take actions to ensure that such needs are met;
• Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations;
• Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer’s key personnel involved in or directly relevant to a logistics activity.
• Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations;
• Protect and control proprietary materials.
• Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements;
• Support the development of training materials and technical manuals;
• Develop and implement technical project management tools such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.

Qualifications & Profile
The Assistant Director in charge of Operations shall:

• have a degree in business administration or social sciences or extensive experience in the field (min 3 years);
• be able to assume the responsibilities assigned to him/her;
• have team spirit;
• have the ability to communicate;
• be available, honest, serious, and enjoys the confidence of others
• manage human and financial material resources;
• report to the HE SI Admin & Finance Manager
• Must demonstrate considerable autonomy;
• Must be flexible and adaptable;
• Must be creative and cunning;
• Must be an experienced manager;
• Able to manage human, financial and material resources;
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands;
• Proven ability in making sound business decisions (focus on the decision-making process);
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and evening or weekend shifts.