About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
About the Role
The main objective of this role it to deliver the required farming inputs to all eligible clients for the program. You will be responsible for coordinating warehouses within and outside regions and coordinating stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Making sure that monthly inventory reconciliations are submitted to the Global Logistics Team by the 3rd of each month
- Support in input forecasting/ ordering in close collaboration with local and global stakeholders
- Ensure accurate and timely inventory reconciliation: Execute all relevant data QC to monitor correct and timely input movement records which are the basis for variance tracking
- Diagnose and resolve causes of inventory variances/discrepancies
- Forecast & Plan input allocation on warehouse level during receiving period
- Implement and enforce inventory policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Ensure exceptional KPI performances for all regional warehouses: 0.1% shrink, 0.25% variance, and timely monthly reconciliation (by the 3rd of the month)
- Look into internal Warehouse transfer requests and identify which warehouse to move stock from
- Lead Warehouse Operations including managing and coordinating the delivery and receipt of Inputs at the Warehouse. Plan and prepare warehouse layouts to ensure efficient maximization of storage space and warehouse security
- Work hand in hand with field facing departments to plan and execute deliveries
- Gather information about location and accessibility of distribution sites within assigned district
- Prepare needed materials for distribution
- Prepare, direct, optimize and coordinate distribution schedules for input deliveries
- Liaise with logistics vendors, stakeholder departments and OAF staff to ensure proper use of services and delivery of inputs.
- Negotiate affordable prices and draft conditions of service
- Assist in preparing and managing contracts for truck hires during input delivery.
Logistics Roster data management inclusive on maintaining metrics, and analyzing data to assess performance and implement improvements - Ensure proper management of warehouse data and solar warranty program Conduct internal warehouse audits.
- Liaise with the Product innovations team to sample seeds and send them for testing to the laboratories
- Participate and contribute to Systems Meetings and strategic Task Forces as necessary
- Ensure all OAF LOG facilities are well maintained and secure
- Maintaining communication and expectations with Global Inputs team related to inputs receiving, input quality, required documentation and inventory levels by lot
- Ensure space is being used efficiently in warehouses and QC process is being followed
- Work with Logistics Lead to draft department OKR’s and acting as lead whip for OKR execution
- Supporting HQ in recruiting and hiring of new positions within the logistics department
- Mentor and develop Logistics Supervisor / Officer.
- Assisting in monitoring new projects performances
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 3+ years experience in Logistics and Data analysis
- Diploma in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business Administration.
- Good skills in : Google sheets / Excel / Project Management
- Bachelor's Degree will be an advantage.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Zomba, Malawi
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
1 year
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Malawi
Application Deadline
24 May 2024
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
