Logistics Assistant at Joint Medical Store (JMS)
- Company: Joint Medical Store (JMS)
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Logistics Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Support warehouse operations with respect to preparation, dispatch and delivery of customers’ consignments in accordance with the warehouse guidelines.
Key duties and responsibilities;
• Enter dispatch data into IFS and verify consignments being dispatched
• Follow customer orders, liaise with warehouse on status of order, consolidate & make available consignments at dispatch and ready for transportation to the designated facilities.
• Adhere to the project and Regular Order Delivery Schedule (RODS)
• Perform route optimization through the ERP, and draw shorter routes in order to minimize transportation costs, create a loading list bearing in mind the minimum delivery value and delivery schedule and share loading lists with the transporter to avail optimal trucks to ensure timely delivery
• Scan all stages for walk in customers and delivery orders (POA, POH, POHD and POD)
• Arrange documentation and verify with driver to ensure consignments are dispatched with proper paper work and dispatch items for waiting customers in the shortest time possible.
• Monitor and verify mileage sheets before approval for payment and follow-up on credit notes for any damages and loss during transportation
• Track vehicles in the field to ensure drivers adhere to routes.
• Scan Barcodes for proof of handling while loading and advise driver to do POD while delivering
• Authorize and verify all dispatches to ensure that they are accurate and have the necessary documents and are as per loading list
• Respond to any queries or complaints about quality and quantity of goods dispatched
• Retrieve documents from archive to be able to do proper follow up and liaise with warehouse personnel to determine the way forward.
• Sign and approve documents to enable dispatch of consignment
Person specifications a. Qualifications
• Diploma in Stores and Warehousing, Logistics, Customer Care.
• Training in Public Health related field.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products and other allied health care products is a requirement Experience
• At least one years’ experience in reputable logistics or service industry
General Competencies & Knowledge:
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Honesty – Integrity and Dependable
• Flexible – ability to handle multiple tasks
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• MS Office proficiency
• Knowledge of SPSS & Stata
Method of Application
Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit applications, resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees (who are not relatives) with their day time telephone contacts. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications may be hand delivered to JMS Head office Reception Desk or Email to [email protected].• The Manager Human Resources & Administration
• Joint Medical Store
• P.O. Box 4501
• Kampala
