Logistics Officer

Department: Operations
Reporting Line: Warehouse Manager
Location: Nairobi
Job Grade: HAY 12

About Ignite Energy Access

Ignite Energy Access is an Abu Dhabi-based leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to underserved communities across Africa. Now operating across 12 countries and serving over 15million people. Through innovative technology, scalable business models, and impact-driven financing, Ignite Power is transforming lives, fostering economic growth, and driving the continent’s clean energy transition
https://igniteaccess.com/
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Job Purpose/Mission

The Logistics Officer will strongly support the Inbound and Outbound Processes of Ignite Energy Access Kenya’s goods into and out of the Warehouse. He/she will ensure that all physical stock movements are properly documented, and all Inventory Management Systems are accurately updated.

Responsibilities

• Inventory of goods received in National Warehouse
• Support daily Stock Order Process in consultation with IEA K Field & Logistics Team
• Ensuring all IEA K Inventory Systems & Databases are maintained and fully up to date
• Ensuring Physical Documentation for all Inbound and Outbound Stock Movements is in place and 100% accurate
• Support daily Stock Counts and Stock Variance Reconciliations in close consultation with the Warehouse Logistics Team
• Ensuring that Customer Returns are allocated to Technical Operations Team within the shortest possible time
• Monitoring & Tracking of goods in transit between the Warehouse and Sales Points and submission of daily report to the Logistics Officer
• Conducting daily spot checks with Warehouse Team to ensure efficient pallet utilization
• Monitoring of Electronic Waste stored in the WH and triggering E-Waste Disposals in close communication with appointed E-Waste Recyclers.

Knowledge and skills

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ previous experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Warehouse-related environment, ideally in a similar role.
• Substantial knowledge of standard logistics procedures and practices required.
• Basic knowledge in MS office (especially Excel/Word) and computer knowledge required
• Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities that may require overtime or extended hours

Qualifications:

• Degree in procurement and Logistics or Supply Chain Management required

Language(s):

• English
• Kiswahili

Technology:

• Experience in technology required for the role