Logistics Manager
2025-09-11T08:48:19+00:00
Human Capital Business Solution
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kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Consulting
Transportation & Logistics
2025-09-22T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Job Summary: The Logistics Manager shall coordinate and manage the logistics and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, optimizing costs while complying with regulatory requirements within Uganda.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Planning & Coordination:
- Develop and implement efficient logistics plans to support operations.
- Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities within Uganda and across borders if applicable.
Inventory Management:
- Monitor and maintain stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory movement.
Transportation & Shipping:
- Organize and oversee local and international shipments.
- Liaise with transporters, freight forwarders, and customs agents.
Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure compliance with Ugandan customs and import/export regulations.
- Prepare and verify shipping documents, including bills of lading, invoices, and clearance paperwork.
Supplier & Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Generate regular reports on logistics performance, costs, and challenges.
- Analyze data to recommend process improvements.
Team Management (if applicable):
- Supervise logistics staff and provide training where necessary.
- Promote a culture of safety and efficiency.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
- Proven experience (2-5 years) in logistics or supply chain roles, preferably in Uganda or East Africa.
- Strong knowledge of Ugandan customs regulations and local transport systems.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in logistics software and MS Office.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Planning & Coordination: Develop and implement efficient logistics plans to support operations. Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities within Uganda and across borders if applicable. Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment. Maintain accurate records of inventory movement. Transportation & Shipping: Organize and oversee local and international shipments. Liaise with transporters, freight forwarders, and customs agents. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure compliance with Ugandan customs and import/export regulations. Prepare and verify shipping documents, including bills of lading, invoices, and clearance paperwork. Supplier & Vendor Management: Manage relationships with suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness. Negotiate contracts and service agreements. Reporting & Analysis: Generate regular reports on logistics performance, costs, and challenges. Analyze data to recommend process improvements. Team Management (if applicable): Supervise logistics staff and provide training where necessary. Promote a culture of safety and efficiency
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field. Proven experience (2-5 years) in logistics or supply chain roles, preferably in Uganda or East Africa. Strong knowledge of Ugandan customs regulations and local transport systems. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in logistics software and MS Office. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
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Vacancy title:
Logistics Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Human Capital Business Solution
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 22 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary: The Logistics Manager shall coordinate and manage the logistics and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, optimizing costs while complying with regulatory requirements within Uganda.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Planning & Coordination:
- Develop and implement efficient logistics plans to support operations.
- Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities within Uganda and across borders if applicable.
Inventory Management:
- Monitor and maintain stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory movement.
Transportation & Shipping:
- Organize and oversee local and international shipments.
- Liaise with transporters, freight forwarders, and customs agents.
Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure compliance with Ugandan customs and import/export regulations.
- Prepare and verify shipping documents, including bills of lading, invoices, and clearance paperwork.
Supplier & Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Generate regular reports on logistics performance, costs, and challenges.
- Analyze data to recommend process improvements.
Team Management (if applicable):
- Supervise logistics staff and provide training where necessary.
- Promote a culture of safety and efficiency.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
- Proven experience (2-5 years) in logistics or supply chain roles, preferably in Uganda or East Africa.
- Strong knowledge of Ugandan customs regulations and local transport systems.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in logistics software and MS Office.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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