Logistics Lead

We are Neumann Kaffee Gruppe. And we love coffee.
For us at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), everything revolves around coffee. As a globally active green coffee service group, our more than 3,200 employees in over 26 countries work with dedication for and with green coffee, which is always the focus of our services along the entire coffee supply chain. Our fields of work are just as diverse as our employees and we are proud to live this diversity.

Ibero Kenya Limited
is amongst the top exporters of green coffee in Kenya and is renowned for its commitment to excellence. We have curated a distinguished reputation for supplying premium-grade Kenyan coffee to the global market, achieved through expertise in rigorous sourcing, high quality control measures, and a transparent supply chain. This expertise and knowledge, allied with our ultra-modern facility, enables us to deliver an exceptional level of service and efficiency.

For our group company, Ibero Kenya Limited, we are looking for a
Logistics Lead.
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports directly to Logistics Manager.

Job Summary
The
Logistics Lead
role at Ibero Kenya Limited will be responsible for the execution and coordination of logistics operations, ensuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective movement of coffee from third-party warehouses to export destinations.

The role involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including shipping lines, freight forwarders and local transporters, to ensure smooth operations from the warehouse to final destinations, while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing logistics processes to achieve timely delivery of shipments.

Your responsibilities:
Export Coordination

• Oversee all aspects of coffee export logistics, including planning, documentation and execution.
• Reviewing and understanding shipping instructions and making intime preparation of special export arrangements for exports
• Ensure preparation of correct shipping documents as per client's requests.
• Ensure timely booking and shipping arrangements with freight forwarders and shipping lines.
• Ensure timely dispatch of shipment documents to clients.
• Monitor shipment progress and provide regular updates to the Country Logistics Manager and clients.
• Ensure after shipments all the documents are saved as soft copies for easier usage by other departments.

Transport Logistics Coordination & Stock Management

• Follow up on inbounds coffees and ensure timely delivery of the same to our warehouse.
• Ensure coffees are delivered as per warrant issued
• Coordination of Movement of inbound stock from third party warehouses.
• Joint verification of warehouse stock movements related to export dispatches and inbounds.
• Coordination on monthly stock counts and variance reporting.

Documentation and Compliance

• Ensure all export documents (ie ICO, phytosanitary, bills of lading, etc.) are accurate and submitted on time.
• Ensure compliance with local and international shipping regulations
• Hands-on experience in resolving issues, optimizing routes and ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met.

Operational Efficiency

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of logistics operations.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including shipment timelines and costs.

Problem-Solving and Risk Management

• Address and resolve issues related to delays, damage, or non-compliance.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks associated with logistics operations.

Communication and Reporting

• Prepare and present logistics reports to management, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
• Ensure clear and effective communication across all departments involved in the logistics chain.
• Effectively customer update on the different updates regarding their contracts.
• Timely response to customer inquiries and queries and referring them to the right information channels where need be.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics, preferably within the agricultural sector, logistics industry or FMCG.
• Proficiency in logistics software and tools (ERP systems, Excel).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Intercultural competence and strong communication skills with the ability to build positive. work relationships with all stakeholders
• High resilience, reliability as well as ability to manage deadlines.
• Attention to detail, problem solving skills and proactiveness.
• Effective Team work and coordination.

Our staff appreciates

• International: Working in an international atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth and global networking.
• Benefits: An attractive salary with extra benefits (performance -based incentives, pension, medical, subsidised meals)
• A vibrant work environment in the heart of East Africa's coffee industry.

Have we sparked your interest?
We are pleased to receive your application documents.

Please get in touch with your first point of contact:

Immaculate Radido