Job information

Organization: WASSHA Inc. Tanzania Branch

Division: Operations

Department: Logistics and Supply Chain Support

Workstation: Dar es Salaam

Job title: Logistics and supply chain support officer

Job grade: T2

Reports to: Logistics and Supply Chain Support Team Leader

Direct reports: None (N/A)

Job purpose

The Logistics and Supply Chain Support Officer is responsible for monitoring, controlling and managing stock movements within the head office and between the head office and operational zones.

The position also facilitates overseas procurement and logistics activities to ensure a reliable supply of stock that meets the requirements of all zones.

Main responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

None (N/A).

Functional responsibilities

• Ensure the head office has sufficient stock to meet demand across all zones.
• Ensure suppliers have sufficient stock to meet demand.
• Facilitate and support stock-taking activities in the zones according to the guidance provided.
• Maintain order in stores and warehouses.
• Coordinate import processes with clearing agents for all countries where WASSHA Inc. operates.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Track all consignments dispatched to or from the zones and ensure they reach their intended destinations.
• Monitor the implementation of supply chain policies.
• Manage incoming requests from the zones daily to ensure timely turnaround.
• Track all overseas consignments and provide updated lead times for their arrival.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum requirements

Academic and professional qualifications

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or another relevant field.

Experience

The minimum level of experience required was not specified in the source document.

Working relationships

Internal customers

• Supply Chain Team Leader
• Operation Manager
• Sales and Marketing Manager
• Marketing Team Leader
• Training Team Leader
• Customer Success Team

External customers

• Stock takers
• Suppliers of locally sourced items

Required competencies

Technical competency

• Basic knowledge of logistics and supply chain management.

Functional competencies

• Stock forecasting within the assigned region.
• Workflow optimization.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of office software suites.
• Basic knowledge of import-related laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with safety requirements and procedural best practices in supply chain management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent ability to work as part of a team.

Behavioural competencies

• Stress tolerance.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Accountability and transparency.

• Ensure the head office has sufficient stock to meet demand across all zones.
• Ensure suppliers have sufficient stock to meet demand.
• Facilitate and support stock-taking activities in the zones according to the guidance provided.
• Maintain order in stores and warehouses.
• Coordinate import processes with clearing agents for all countries where WASSHA Inc. operates.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Track all consignments dispatched to or from the zones and ensure they reach their intended destinations.
• Monitor the implementation of supply chain policies.
• Manage incoming requests from the zones daily to ensure timely turnaround.
• Track all overseas consignments and provide updated lead times for their arrival.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Basic knowledge of logistics and supply chain management.
• Stock forecasting within the assigned region.
• Workflow optimization.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of office software suites.
• Basic knowledge of import-related laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with safety requirements and procedural best practices in supply chain management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent ability to work as part of a team.
• Stress tolerance.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Accountability and transparency.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or another relevant field.