Logistics Execution Senior Coordinator
Jobs for Humanity · Nairobi
Job description
About the role
The Senior Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing logistics activities to ensure the efficient, timely, cost-effective and compliant movement of goods to and from the warehouse for inbound processing and exports. The role ensures strong coordination between operations, transporters, forwarders, shipping lines and internal stakeholders while maintaining high service and operational standards.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate logistics activities, including shipment planning, transportation, documentation and port delivery.
- Monitor shipment schedules to ensure cargo is loaded and dispatched within agreed timelines.
- Work with warehouse teams and forwarders to ensure cargo is ready, documented and dispatched on time.
- Maintain accurate logistics documentation and meet KPI deadlines.
- Track logistics costs and implement measures to reduce demurrage and delays.
- Report shipment performance, identify risks and provide regular updates.
- Resolve logistics issues with cross-functional teams and escalate critical matters.
- Drive continuous improvement through process reviews, SOPs and best practices.
- Monitor and report monthly logistics performance against KPIs.
- Manage and evaluate forwarder and transporter performance.
- Lead, coach and develop the logistics team.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing client queries promptly.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
- Typically 5+ years of relevant logistics or supply-chain experience, preferably in export, manufacturing, trading, FMCG or international logistics.
- Experience coordinating multiple logistics stakeholders and service providers.
- Professional logistics or supply-chain qualifications are an advantage.
Required skills
- Proficiency in logistics management.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.
What we offer
- Pleasant family environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Exposure to multicultural settings and challenging projects.
- On-merit based compensation.
- Free coffee available around the clock.
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