Bosch Group Logistics Manager (East Africa) Job

Vacancy: Logistics Manager – East Africa
Summary:

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, active in the fields of Mobility Solutions, Energy and Building Technology, Industrial Technology, and Consumer Goods.
More than 340,000 associates generated sales of 46.1 billion Euros in 2013

The Bosch Group operates in East Africa from a regional office in Nairobi offering auto parts and
testing equipment, workshop concepts, power tools, and security systems and has planned expansion to Algeria, Angola, Ghana, Mozambique, and NigeriaThe Role: Robert Bosch East Africa (RBEA) seeks to fill the position of Logistic Manager-East Africa. In this role you will be responsible for managing logistics within the region to ensure efficient and timely delivery of Power Tools to respective Customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assure performance of distribution logistics of Bosch Power Tools in the East Africa region
• Monitor, support & steer of logistics service providers for warehousing and transportation and logistics customer interfaces
• Budget holder for Logistics and distribution (incl. business planning)
• Act as an interface between logistics service providers and customers
• Assure implementation of Power Tools and customer’s logistics requirements and continuous improvement of logistic processes
• Manage Import and export processes of responsible region

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• Profound knowledge of distribution logistics and supply chain management
• Practical experience in warehousing and/or transportation (ideally at a logistics service provider)
• Strong IT-Skills (e.g. MS Excel)
• Analytical thinking
• Autonomous, responsible, reliable, and self-motivated
• Entrepreneurial mindset, communication skills, intercultural competency
• Results oriented, self motivated, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Availability to Travel within Kenya and to other African countries

How to Apply

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 10th July 2015

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.keOnly short listed candidates will be contacted.
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