Exciting Opportunity: Logistics Planner at Kilombero Sugar Company Limited

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Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is seeking a highly skilled Logistics Planner to support the implementation of best-in-class logistics strategies. This role is key to optimizing outbound logistics operations and ensuring seamless product movement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement logistics best practices, policies, tools, and technology to enhance efficiency.
  • Analyze and interpret planning data from SAP S4 and other sources (e.g., sales and transfer orders, stock in transit).
  • Contribute to long-term transport and logistics planning to ensure operational continuity.
  • Optimize logistics assets, including equipment, materials, and personnel.
  • Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager and Customer Service Centre to manage daily and weekly product deliveries.
  • Plan and adjust daily uplifts based on stock-keeping unit (SKU) requirements and destination points.
  • Manage transfer orders, ensuring smooth stock movement from the mill to domestic and international distribution centers.
  • Source and manage transporters, ensuring timely updates and tracking of shipments.
  • Oversee vehicle movement, flagging overdue transports for prompt action.
  • Confirm receiving site availability and liaise with transport teams for smooth execution.
  • Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking and operational analysis.
  • Adhere to SHERQ policies, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Logistics or Transport Management.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in logistics, transportation, and warehousing within an FMCG environment.
  • Strong skills in logistics planning, routing, scheduling, and reverse logistics.
  • Proficiency in Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Excel.
  • Problem-solving ability with a customer-centric approach and cost-conscious mindset.
  • Knowledge of Sales and Distribution systems is an added advantage.
  • Experience in exports, shipping, clearing, and forwarding is highly desirable.

Employment Terms:

  • Permanent contract with attractive benefits.
  • Equal opportunity employer – Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

📅 Application Deadline: March 17, 2025
📩 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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