DEPARTMENT : OPERATIONS
JOB TITLE : LOGISTICS MANAGER – (1 VACANCY)
REPORTS TO : HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
JOB PURPOSE : MANAGE, COORDINATE AND OVERSEE THE MOVEMENT, LOCATION, DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS, GOODS, SERVICES, PERSONNEL, SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR THE COMPANY, ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND PROJECTS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1) Define and establish UNOC’s logistics operational structure and optimize efficiency.
2) Ensure compliance with Ugandan laws and government regulations regarding logistics.
3) Define, quantify and schedule all logistics needs for UNOC projects and activities.
4) Support the execution of logistics operations on UNOC projects.
5) Prepare and update logistics budgets and control expenditure.
6) Study, produce and introduce operational procedures and control supply planning.
7) Negotiate, manage and control execution of logistics contracts and purchases for maximum value extraction.
8) Establish and control the management of stocks and associated tools.
9) Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to reduce operating costs and improve transport and distribution needs.
10)Maintain inventory integrity, process controls, procedures, and systems throughout the logistics network.
11)Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines to ensure non-disruption of travel activities.
12)Manage vehicle related costs on fuel, repairs and maintenance and ensure vehicle repairs and maintenance are performed in accordance with set standards.
13)Ensure and monitor the embedment of safety culture in execution of logistics operations.
14)Provide leadership, mentor and oversee the development and performance of staff under your supervision.
15)Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience
1) Bachelor’s degree Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations or another relevant field.
2) At least eight (8) years’ operational and management experience in the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing or any other highly regulated and commercial sector, with a solid background in logistics, of which four (4) years should be in a supervisory/leadership role.
3) Proven experience in supply chain operations including procurement, logistics, transport/distribution.
4) Proven experience in managing and supervising logistics.
5) Experience in fuel distribution and transportation is an added advantage.
6) Experience in logistics engineering studies and design particularly for a difficult environment or terrain is an added advantage.
7) Experience in using relevant software such as SAP, ERPs is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies
a) Strong negotiation skills.
b) Excellent coordination and analysis skills.
c) Excellent stakeholder management skills.
d) Excellent knowledge of oil & gas operations.
e) Excellent communication skills.
f)Excellent leadership skills.

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