Rwanda Logistics Warehouses Operations Specialist at One Acre Fund: I Deadline 09-02-2024
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
About the Role
You will lead and enhance our logistics and warehouse operations. Key responsibilities include developing strategies for process optimization, managing a team of 40+ staff with 11 direct reports, and achieving operational excellence. Reporting to the Rwanda Logistics Associate, your expertise will be crucial in guiding our team to outstanding results and upholding our commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all warehouses through effective performance management and streamlined processes.
- Ensure efficient and compliant warehouse operations through effective inventory management, shrink prevention, and adherence to HSS, 5S, FIFO/FEFO and CIP protocols.
- Provide flexible delivery solutions while creating cost-efficient strategies to maximize profitability and optimize stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and execute effective tactics to enhance team effectiveness, streamline administrative processes, and foster growth within the team to attain desired performance results.
- Develop and implement advanced data reporting tools and automated dashboards for real-time, accurate operational insights, ensuring effective management of a remote team and maintaining transparency with both your team and senior management.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Professionals with 3-5+ years of work experience in supply chain, logistics, or other operational management roles.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with focus on building team capacity.
- Interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
- Language: Fluent English required and a working knowledge of Kinyarwanda.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Rubengera, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda
Application Link
Application Deadline
26 February 2024
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
