PowerGen Renewable Energy
Position: Logistics Associate
Position: Logistics Associate
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Start Date:Immediate
PowerGen Renewable Energy is a
micro-grid developer, implementer, and operator in East Africa, reshaping the
prevailing rural electrification model in the region.
PowerGen is hiring a Logistics
Associate to assist in the deployment of micro-grids throughout the
region.
If you want to be at the backbone of
a fast-growing renewable energy organization in East Africa, this job is for
you.
As Logistics Associate you will be a member of the Power Assets team.
You will report to the VP of Power
Assets and work closely with the Power Assets team to cover one of the team’s
key responsibilities of ensuring that assets are deployed efficiently.
A significant component of the job
requires utilization of PowerGen’s ERP system (NetSuite) to coordinate
logistics.
What You’ll Make Happen:
- Establish and manage relationships with
clearing agents and companies to ensure that PowerGen can import and
export equipment efficiently.
- Ensure company compliance with import and export
tax laws in the movement of goods and, more importantly, benefits from tax
exemptions on renewable energy equipment.
- Coordinate export inspection by quality
standards bodies like SGS, TBS and KEBS to ensure that the company’s
products meet all shipping requirements.
- Manage a database of all import and export
documentation.
- Affirm that all imports and exports are
properly packed prior to shipping and monitor the movement of goods to
prevent any damage.
- Act as lead expert on logistics input,
movement and tracking in NetSuite.
- Coordinate the loading and offloading of
shipments being shipped to the Arusha office or being deployed on site.
- Lead the entire shipping process by tracking
and providing updates on the movement of imports and exports from origin
to destination using a logistics dashboard.
- Manage logistics costs by preparing budgets,
obtaining quotes, processing payments, performing costs assessments and
tracking all logistics costs.
- Schedule projects with input from the
Procurement, Installation, Grid Development & Grid Operations teams.
- Ensure that the company’s fleet is available,
dependable and safe at all times.
- Schedule and track the fleet’s usage and
maintenance costs.
- Prepare weekly updates for the team and
monthly logistics reports summarizing all activities.
What Excites You:
- A fast-paced environment where constant change
is the norm and individual initiative-taking is encouraged
- Having autonomy to implement your creative
solutions – not just coming up with ideas, but possessing the commitment and
skill to implement them
- Opportunity to grow and develop a passionate
and committed team
- Passion for organization, details, and
precision in all you do
You Already Have:
- At least 2-4 years’ work experience in
logistics
- Relevant university degree in business
management and logistics or related field
- Experience in building and developing the
capacity of logistics through the use of training, performance management
framework and development plans
- Practice in report compilation and analysis
- Work exposure to an early-stage, rapidly
growing company
- Excellent interpersonal skills and
communication skills, both verbal and written
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office,
especially Microsoft Excel
- Fluency in English and Swahili
- Practiced flexibility to lend a hand wherever
needed
- Enthusiasm in working for the field of
renewable energy!
Benefits and Compensation: A competitive package including annual
compensation, performance bonuses, health insurance, professional development
and team building events.
And you'll be working with a dynamic
team of brilliant people passionate about electrifying East Africa!
Application Process
Please send resume, cover letter and any questions to careers@powergen-re.com stating Logistics Associate in the subject of the email.
More can be learned about PowerGen at www.powergen-re.com.
