Logistics Associate

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 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

Benefits

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.