Logistics Manager at Japan Tobacco International (JTI)

Logistics Manager

Employer: Japan Tobacco International (JTI)

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 3 years ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. In fact, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries.

But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. 

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, six years running. 

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. 

Learn more: jti.com

The ideal candidate will lead logistics operations by ensuring its efficiency, partner & liaise with internal, external stakeholders and logistics service providers for all import and export business activities to ensure on-time shipment and delivery, as well as facilitating the timely customs clearance of goods.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Request vessel schedule and ensure timely delivery of import & export goods and materials at optimal cost.
• Ensure strong follow-up process in order to avoid extra warehouse cost, containers demurrage cost, penalties.
• Ensure compliance to internal and external regulations.
• Ensure timely payments settlement to the service providers.
• Maintain import-export & logistics databases, documents and reporting. Organize and ensure timely collection of final declarations and final bank settlements.
• Ensure weekly & monthly logistics performance and status update reports with detailed cost & saving breakdowns.

Required Academic Qualification & Experience:

• BA Degree in supply chain management, management, business administration, accounting & related fields
• Minimum 6 years relevant working experience in the global supply chain, logistics, inventory management.

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of English (verbal and written)
• Excellent knowledge, with proven experience, of Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Logistics, warehouse and inventory management.
• Proven experience in people management is advantageous
• Strong organization and leadership skills