Africa Improved Foods,Logistics Operator Jobs in Rwanda

Africa
Improved Foods is a manufacturer of highly nutritious quality fortified foods.
Our nutrition products are intended to address malnutrition among vulnerable
population segments such as pregnant and breast-

feeding mothers, older infants
and young children especially in the first 1,000 days of their life. To this
end, we plan to avail on a commercial scale nutritional products for lifestyle
consumer groups in Rwanda and the whole East African Region.

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Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
is a manufacturer of highly nutritious
quality fortified foods. Our nutrition products are intended to address
malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and
breast-feeding mothers, older infants and young children especially in the
first 1,000 days of their life. To this end, we plan to avail on a commercial
scale nutritional product for lifestyle consumer groups in Rwanda and the whole
East African Region.
In
as much as we are a commercial, for profit organization, we also strive to have
the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the
communities in which we operate.
Our
model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employ,
develop and deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified
foods business. We work with various partners and stakeholders to achieve our
goals.
Our
Mission

is to provide African consumers with high-quality fortified complementary foods
that are affordable and available.
Our
Vision

is to be a trusted Africa-based producer of a range of nutritious foods that
are proven to improve health.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Finds Safety Health & Environment
towards employees, contractors and casual workers as a top priority, therefore
we summarize our most important safety rules into the AIF lifesaving rules. All
employees and visitors will get an in-depth training about the content of these
rules. We therefore encourage all walk-ins to strongly comply with these rules.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
is looking for self-motivated,
qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to
join our team on the position of Logistics Operator.
General
Job information
Job
title: Logistics Operator
Business
Group/Unit: Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Department:
Supply Chain
Position
in the organization
Reports
to: Procurement Manager
Direct
reports: None
Indirect
reports: None
Purpose
of the job
The
jobholder will play a key role in managing the logistics and transportation
of incoming and outgoing goods to contribute towards achieving of company
targets.
Key
Responsibilities
  • Complete
    documentation such as pick lists, bills of lading, airway bills, work
    orders and shipping orders using computer-based technology
  • Monitor
    end to end logistics and transportation of incoming and outgoing goods.
  • Dispatch
    freight for delivery and arrange for pickups
  • Prepare
    and plan the deliveries with suppliers of all the incoming and outgoing
    goods
  • Reconcile
    the Purchase to Pay data with Received goods
  • Record
    shipment data such as weight, charges and damages
  • Contact
    carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue shipping
    instructions and delivery of materials
  • Rectify
    problems such as damages, shortages and non-conformity to specifications
  • Document
    and escalate any customer service issues and/or shipping/receiving
    errors
  • Assist
    with training of new employees
  • Implement
    health and safety as per company standard
  • Any
    other duties assigned by the supervisor
Knowledge
and educational level
  • A
    minimum Bachelor in Management or any related field.
Required
level of experiences
  • At
    least 3 years’ experience in Logistics, Import & Export, Cargo
    handling, Clearing & Forwarding (Sea & Air Freight) from a
    recognized institution
  • Excel
    reporting skills
Other
Competencies
  • High
    level of integrity
  • Open
    and flexible operating style with high transparency
  • Independent
    mind-set
  • Excellent
    communication skills
  • Resourceful,
    hands on, self-driven, ability to work with a minimum supervision
  • Strong
    interpersonal, supervisory skills required
  • Ability
    to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
Application
Process
If
you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application
including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact
and email address.
The
deadline for receiving applications is Friday 20th January 2017.
Please
apply to:
Human
Resources Director
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Kigali
– Rwanda
E-mail
on: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
For
more information about Africa Improved Foods, please visit our website: http://www.africaimprovedfoods.com/
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