Logistics Assistants at Abt Associates

Responsibilities of Logistics Assistants

• Manage all inventory received for IRS in the assigned district on a daily basis.
• Responsible for compliance to and routine completion of all paperwork required at each stage of the supply chain in the district
• Prepare weekly logistic and supply needs tracker for each operational site of the district.
• Supervise management of the district store rooms to make sure they are in compliance with the best warehouse and inventory management practices
• Prepare inventory requests and follow up on the requests
• Prepare monthly inventory  status reports
• Work closely with store assistants to serialize insecticides using barcoding system
• Work closely with store assistants in the assigned district to ensure proper inventory movement documentation and sufficient supply of materials at all times during IRS campaign.
• Work closely with respective Store Assistants and Site Managers to demobilize all sites and send all designated IRS materials to the district store
• Ensure all forms of solid waste are transported from site stores to district stores and onward transportation to Tamale regional warehouse.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma in purchasing and supply or other relevant field
• Previous experience in logistics management is preferred
• Good communication, negotiation and analytical skills
• Team player able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Must  have basic knowledge in  computer literacy  with good understanding in the use of MS office applications and experience of operating electronic gadgets such as tablets and smartphones
• Previous work experience in IRS will be an added advantage