JOB DETAILS:
The Logistics Officer is responsible for implementing logistics activities to facilitate all the company operations in Tanzania

Responsibilities
Plan and support supply chain activities including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, warehousing, asset management; apply distribution control techniques to optimize stock levels.
• Ensure that all logistics activities are carried out in line with Medical Teams policy and procedures and in line with government requirements.
• Ensure processing of all assets and inventory through the company system.
• Provide training to staff in the use of the system in recording of assets and inventory as well as ensuring all records are updated in the system with complete and correct supporting documentation.
• Coordinate and ensure all ordered goods are transported by the supplier to the company warehouse with complete all necessary documentation in place.
• Coordinate with manager and approved customs clearance agent for shipment and processing of clearing documents for all imported goods.
• Participate in inventory counts and physical asset verification and related reporting.
• Ensure hard copy and digital logistics and procurement paperwork is filed properly and available for audits.
• Maintain contracts for all facility rentals and work closely with the manager to ensure effective and efficient implementation; support timely vendor payment by submitting all required documentation in accordance with schedules and maintain communication with vendor for any required facility maintenance.
• Participate in creation and updating of budget and procurement plans as necessary.
• Assist in planning for purchase of assets and equipment and recommendation for disposal.
• Track all organizational equipment and assets.
• Conduct occasional monitoring of inventory and assets to verify condition and proper use of property.
• Ensure proper branding on all items.
• Assist in planning of office management needs including purchasing of office supplies.
• Support safety and security tasks as delegated

Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required.
• Professional certification will be added advantage
• Minimum 2 years of procurement and logistics experience
• Knowledge of supply chain management including procurement, tendering, contracting, clearance, transport, warehousing, distribution, fleet management and asset management..
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Skilled in communication
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• A good command of both written and spoken English and Swahili.
• Ability to act with integrity and ensure security and appropriate use of assets.
• Highly organized with good quantitative ability
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy