Logistics Manager At African Parks

BACKGROUND:
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 19 national parks and protected areas in 11 countries covering over 14.1 million hectares in: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Logistics Manager is responsible for the management of all matters related to logistics, including overseeing the movement, distribution, storage of all goods in the organization.
MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers;
• Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance;
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities;
• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports;
• Ensure that supplies are ordered in a timely fashion and that budgetary requirements are respected;
• Ensure that all logistical operations adhere to local laws and follow our donor requirements, including carrying out of environmental impact assessments;
• Planning the technical requirements and procurement of the correct equipment and goods, as required for the good running of the organizational activities;
• Ensuring the implementation of systems to ensure cost containment while working in collaboration with the Finance Department;
• Oversight and supervision of the purchasing and ordering of stock;
• Responsible for all stock inventory and accounting;
• Ensuring and training technical staff to achieve required standard of excellence;
• Ensure all safety and maintenance standards are met;
• Ensuring timeous delivery of the project’s logistical and infrastructure operations;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as per requirements; and
• Perform any other cognate duties as and when required by management.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
• Field Operations Manager
• Park Manager
• Heads of Department
• Regional Operations Manager
• Regional Human Resources Manager
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a similar role, with a preference of two years (2) years with a conservation or non-profit organization;
• A post-graduate degree in logistics, supply chain management or other related field of study;
• Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics such as customs regulations, including security requirements to include certification in dangerous goods handling and aviation security;
• High degree of knowledge and understanding of a variety of components of supply chain management;
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English in French;
• Strong capacity to manage time and competing priorities;
• Strong initiative, perseverance, and resilience;
• Willingness to live in a remote setting and with previous experience living in Africa;
• Good team player with experience working with multicultural teams.