One Acre Fund Global Transport & Logistics Associate Jobs in Kenya

One Acre Fund Global Transport & Logistics Associate Jobs in Kenya

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

About the Role

The Global Transport & Logistics Associate role will manage OAF global supply chain logistics operations across several product categories and provide expertise to country teams in logistics operations best practices.

You will ensure our products are delivered on time, in an efficient and cost-effective manner to country program warehouses in Kenya, Rwanda, Malawi, Burundi, and Tanzania

You will provide expertise to OAF country program teams regarding transport operations best practices

You will ensure timely delivery of inputs to Sub-Saharan smallholder farmers

You will be part of the Global Supply Chain Division and report directly to the Non-Agricultural Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

Ensure goods arrive at One Acre Fund's domestic warehouses 100% on time and in full, and ensure less than 0.5% loss of goods in transit due to mishandling at loading/re-bagging or transportation process

Manage partnerships and performance reviews with high quality third-party logistics providers to simplify and de-risk logistics operations

Reduce transport costs across all countries and product categories by 3-5% through strategically negotiated LTAs and regular process improvements

Guide transport time-saving improvements through streamlined/consolidated product delivery and other

logistics process automation

Lead coordination between Global Supply Chain and in-country Logistics teams to drive best practice transportation at all stages of delivery to farmers

Support Procurement activities across all countries of operation

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.

We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

A Bachelors Degree

At least 3+ years of experience in logistics, procurement, operations, data analysis, or supply chain management

Project management experience required - you know how to map out a clear and easy to digest project plan

Data Analysis skills required: experience structuring analyses related to logistics subject matter

Language: Fluent in English & Swahili

Experience in import/export or similar operations

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Global Transport & Logistics Associate Jobs in Kenya

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