Logistics Execution Senior Coordinator

Sucafina

Logistics Execution Senior Coordinator

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 5 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Logistics

Job Description

• The Senior Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing logistics activities to ensure the efficient, timely, cost-effective and compliant movement of goods to/from warehouse for inbound processing and exports. The role ensures strong coordination between operations, transporters, forwarders, shipping lines and internal stakeholders while maintaining high service and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Coordinate logistics activities, including shipment planning, transportation, documentation and port delivery.
• Monitor shipment schedules to ensure cargo is loaded and dispatched within agreed timelines. ·
• Coordinate with warehouse teams and forwarders to ensure cargo is ready, documented and dispatched on time.
• Ensure all logistics documentation are accurate, complete and available within required timelines as per set KPI’S.
• Monitor logistics costs and implement measures to reduce them e.g. demurrage, late documentation, delays in collection from 3rd party warehouses.
• Track shipment performance, identify risks and delays and provide regular performance updates. · Resolve logistics issues with cross-functional teams and promptly escalate critical matters.
• Drive continuous improvement through process reviews, SOPs, controls, and logistics best practices.
• Monitor and report monthly logistics performance against KPIs, highlighting gaps, risks and corrective actions.
• Share weekly activity logistics reports with management highlighting on challenges encountered/risks.
• Manage and evaluate forwarders/transporters performance through defined KPIs and regular feedback.
• Lead, coach and develop the logistics team, ensuring effective delegation and prioritization.
• Drive customer satisfaction through promptly addressing client team queries/concerns and ensuring they are always kept updated.
• Set and agreed logistics KPI should be achieved 100%. · Support audits and ensure logistics processes remain aligned with company standards, compliance requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Typically 5+ years of relevant logistics or supply-chain experience, preferably within an export, manufacturing, trading, FMCG or international logistics environment.

• Experience coordinating multiple logistics stakeholders and service providers.

• Professional qualifications in logistics or supply chain management are an added advantage.

• Additional Information

• Technical Competences

• Strong Logistics Planning & Coordination

• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities

• Effective communication and customer service orientation.

• Problem-solving capabilities

• Strong leadership and team-coordination capabilities

• Proficiency in logistics management and Microsoft Office systems.

• AI is an added advantage

• Worked in a forwarding company or shipping lines will be an added advantage

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