Dispatch Clerk (Mariakani)

2024/10/14
Reference Number
MRMSC14102024
Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Ensure accurate execution of sales orders as captured in the SAP system according to customer or Sales Manager instructions.
  • Ensuring prompt issuance of pre-shipment documentation as per SLA.
  • Coordinating with the production planning team to ensure timely readiness and delivery of orders.
  • Coordinating loading of provided trucks with transporters for ready-finished goods.
  • Documentation & SAP compliance in Generating Delivery Notes, Gate Passes, Loading Slips, and Invoices as per the STOs quantity / requested requirement from customers in SAP.
  • Tracking of orders until they are delivered to customers.
  • Ensuring the accuracy of shipping documents.
  • Ensuring proper record keeping of all shipping documents for audit purposes.
  • Report daily circulation of local and export order dispatches.
  • Liaising with line managers for any special dispatch requirements.
  • Proactively addressing and resolving any dispatch issues that arise.
  • Any other job as may be assigned from time to time.

Accurate execution of sales orders as captured in SAP

  • To liaise with the Customer service team & Sales Officers on delivery requirements for every order before & after loading.
  • To request the transporter to an appropriate truck by confirming the product to be dispatched.
  • To monitor truck movement from dispatch date/time till it exits and liaise with the transporter for required action.
  • To liaise with the service centre/upcountry office for dispatch as requested.
  • Escalate challenges faced during loading and corrective action. 

Documentation & SAP Compliance 

  • To generate Delivery Note, Gate Pass & Loading Slip as per the Sales Order/STOs quantity requirement in SAP.
  • To process clearing agent invoices after the due verification process and acceptance of all required documents. 

Management of Stocks in Sales Storage Location 

  • To keep tabs on Material & Stocks received from Production to Sales Location
  • To carry out Monthly physical Stock Count.
  • To enter count in the system & generate a Sales Storage Location inventory document in SAP for further approval & adjustments.

Customer Relation

  • To keep customers updated on the truck dispatch.
  • To provide/submit required documents to customer for receipt.
  • To liaise with customers for documentation support / timely clearance of documents for trucks from the point of Loading.

File management

  • Establish & maintain an effective filing system for easy reference at all times
  • Maintain a chronological numbering of Local Sales Invoices/STOs and be able to keep records of all for purposes of determining
  • All related files from process start to end process should be kept and secured at an appropriate location  

Systems and Procedures

  • To ensure full compliance with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, Contractors policy, ISO process flow
  • To ensure compliance with all internal policies in place, at all times and ensure the same practice from subordinates
  • To liaise and establish links with external bodies to research best practices and deliver continuous improvement
  • To implement, manage and monitor performance management information with a view to ensuring that continuous improvement is achieved within the section.

Management Reporting

  • Preparation and submission of Monthly Reports / as required to Seniors, for;
  • Open / Close STOs, Delivery Notes / Invoicing, Stocks, SAP compliance management
  • Monthly, Weekly, as required Truck movement/dispatch report

Training & Development

  • Ensure all the subordinates are trained in environmental, Health & Safety practices.
  • Ensure all the subordinates and user departments are aware of the SOP's in the Supply Chain Dept
  • Ensure proper workload allocation, target setting and monitoring of the performance of subordinate staff
  • Continuously search, share and Keep updated information on the best efficient loading practice
Requirements

Qualifications required:

  • Minimum academic qualification: A Diploma in Supply Chain Management.
  • Certificates in Logistics/ Transportation/ Supplies Management will be an added advantage
  • Membership of KISM, CILT or CIPS is required.

Experience required:

  • General work experience (years): 3 years
  • Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 2 year
  • Industry: Manufacturing

Key competencies and skills:

  • Spoken Communication skills
  • Listening and Memory Retention skills
  • English Language skills
  • MS Office operating and typing skills
  • Probing skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Flexibility to work long hours as and when required.

Language requirements:

  • Kiswahili
  • English

Computer literacy:

  • Experience in SAP/ERP Applications

Personality profile:

  • Highly motivated, self-starter, high energy, positive and inspiring
  • Business-centric
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Achievement oriented
  • Strong strategic and planning skills.
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Mariakani