Logistics Officer (TZ&UG) at Chloride Exide (K) Limited (CEKL)

Procurement jobs in Kenya, Logistics jobs in Kenya, Supply Chain Management jobs in Kenya, Mid level,

Job Description

Chloride Exide has three locally owned limited liability companies in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Chloride Exide Kenya Limited (CEKL) was established in 1963, Chloride Exide Tanzania Limited (CETL) established in 1966 and Chloride Exide Uganda Limited (CEUL) established in 2001. Chloride Exide’s core business is the distribution of automotive batteries, solar systems installation, backup systems installation, and solar water heating systems installations. Chloride Exide has grown from a single based operation to being the largest battery and renewable energy distributor in the East African region while enjoying considerable presence in the COMESA trading block. Of particular pride is our strong brand supported by a region-wide network of over 18 branches and over 1500 dealers across the East African region. 

To procure in market quality goods and services for the organizations at competitive prices. Fast track purchasing cycle as per the company policy within the agreed timelines.

Key Deliverables

• Review purchase requests and source for quotations based on approved specs, negotiate and share price comparison for decision making.
• Pre-qualify all in-market/local suppliers in-line with the organization’s prequalification criteria and maintain updated records.
• Receive proforma invoices for imported goods, process purchase orders and apply for IDFs and marine covers.
• Track the supply status of on ongoing orders and regularly update the commercial teams on expected delivery dates.
• Maintain correspondence with the foreign suppliers and forwarding/clearing agents to fast-track receipt of original documents and clearance of imported goods within the port and shipping line free days.
• Track and manage timely handover of port clearance documents & invoices to the finance team for costing and payments.
• Track and report monthly on procurement savings.
• Track and report quarterly of purchase price movements on in-market/local purchases.
• Champion departmental kaizen processes.

Key Results:

• Timely conversion of purchase requisitions to fully approved Pos within 4 working days.
• Weekly supply status report on all open purchase orders.
• Monthly Lead time tracking report.
• Timely submission of original importation invoices to finance for costing-within 24hours from goods receipt.
• Monthly Procurement savings report.

Academic Experiences

Qualification	Industry
Bachelor’S Degree	Procurement, Logistics , Supply Chain Management

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities

Bachelor’s degree, in Purchasing and Supply management, Logistics or Business Administration or related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.Knowledge of an ERP system will be an added advantage.Ability to work with diverse teams as a team playerOutgoing personality and demonstrated passion for customersStrong understanding of the supply chain processProblem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication skills to interact with vendors, government agencies and other supply chain team membersAttention to detail and ability to focus on numbers for long periodsSound judgment using available data

Application Process

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Close Date

31/03/2025