Logistics Controller (Construction)

SUMMARY:
 Facilitating communication between production, sales, and distribution stages to promote a healthy

POSITION INFO:

GUMA

Logistics Controller

Company Overview

The Guma Group is involved in various infrastructure development and services such as; Engineering & Construction (Building & Civil), Energy (Solar, Wind, & Hydro) , Water & Sanitation, Toll Roads & Bridges, Railways, Port developments & operations.

In particular Guma has secured projects in the DRC including the development of three new smart cities in the DRC and the construction of 26 new hospitals across the DRC.

Smart Cities:

Guma has been appointed by the government of the DRC to develop the scheme, arrange for the finance, design and construction of three smart cities in Kinshasa, Mbuji Mayi and Kolwezi

Phase I of the development will include the securing of the finances, the development of the design and appointment of contractors to install the infrastructure required by a smart city that will include:

1. Installation of roads and stormwater drainage systems
2. Installation of potable water
3. Installation of wastewater management systems.
4. Electrical reticulation systems
5. Fiber optic backbone and network infrastructure.

New Hospitals:

Guma has been appointed as the implementing agent responsible for the securing of the finance, development of the schemes and subsequent design, construction, operation and management of the hospitals.

These hospitals will be top tier medical facilities that will provide a full comprehensive suite of medical care facilities that includes emergency services, obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology, internal medicine, tropical decease management, TB specialist ward.

Position: Logistics Controller

Project: Infrastructure and Construction Projects in the DRC

Key Responsibilities:

~ Facilitating communication between production, sales, and distribution stages to promote a healthy and efficient supply chain.

~ Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments

~ Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels

~ Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy

~ Making special shipping arrangements as necessary

~ Tracking and fixing shipping errors

~ Preparing bills and invoices

~ Managing distribution and shipment budgets

~ Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards

~ Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized

Skills:

~ Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication

~ Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

~ Excellent customer service and client relations skills

~ Keep organization and time management skills

~ Good collaboration and teamwork abilities

~ Great leadership and goal-setting skills

~ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

~ Advanced data analysis and data visualization

~ Expert inventory management

~ Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes

~ Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions.

~ Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word, in particular)

~ Proficient in standard logistics software

~ Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

~ Attention to detail

Criteria for Preferred Candidates:

~ 15 to 20 years’ work experience in Planning

~ Qualification in Procurement

~ Previous experience in Construction and Health industry

~ Proficiency in English and French (Added Advantage)
Fluent in English (Read & Write)

~ Must have work experience in cross boarder countries.

~ Must have driver’s license

~ Must be healthy

~ Hold a valid passport

~ COVID 19 Vaccinated

Location: Initially start up in Johannesburg. Frequent travel and extended periods in the DRC from mid-2023

Accommodation and transport will be provided

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