Location: Roo Bay Farm, Homabay

The Land Logistics Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing logistical operations of the farm. This role revolves around managing various aspects such as fuel management, facility maintenance, fleet management, feeds warehouse, and general stores. You will ensure there is smooth and efficient flow of materials, products, and resources within the farm hence contributing to the overall operational excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Farm Fleet Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fuel management system to ensure the availability of fuel for all machinery and vehicles.
• Monitor fuel consumption and optimize fuel efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely and cost-effective fuel procurement.
• Implement safety protocols for fuel storage and handling.
• Manage and optimize the fleet of vehicles and machinery used in farm operations.
• Develop maintenance schedules to ensure the longevity of the fleet.
• Monitor vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with drivers and operators to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Feeds Warehouse Management

• Oversee the storage, distribution, and inventory management of feeds.
• Implement efficient warehouse processes to minimize losses and ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to manage feed supplies and replenishment.
• Implement quality control measures for incoming and outgoing feed shipments.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize warehouse operations, improve inventory management, and minimize costs.
• Oversee receipt, storage, and distribution of items within the warehouse and ensuring they meet the required standards.
• Develop and guide implementation safety policies and procedures, for staff, equipment used and space management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and monitoring KPIs related to warehouse operations.
• Optimize processes including deployment of automated tools to simplify the inventory management process.
• Make informed decisions regarding inventory management, order fulfillment and distribution issuance strategies.

Facility Maintenance

• Oversee general cleaning and maintenance of the farm and its environment including grounds keeping and gardens.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to address any facility-related issues promptly.
• Implement safety protocols to ensure a clean and hazard-free working environment.
• Supervise and coordinate activities related to the cultivation and maintenance of factory farms.
• Implement agricultural best practices to maximize yield and quality.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

General Stores Management

• Manage the central stores for equipment, spare parts, and other supplies.
• Implement an effective inventory control system to track stock levels.
• Coordinate with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security protocols

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Develop and manage budgets for logistics operations. Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality. Analyze financial reports to identify areas for improvement.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in operations management, Supply chain, Logistics, or any relevant engineering degree
• 5+ years of experience in managing operations, logistics, and supply chain functions within an organization
• Proficiency in using ERP Systems
• Ability to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Experience in implementing warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ability to optimize and streamline supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of transportation modes, regulations, and best practices in order to optimize transportation routes for cost efficiency.
• Proficiency in implementing inventory control systems.
• Experience in managing inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess stock.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.

About Victory Farms

Victory Farms is building the most sustainable and scalable protein business in Africa through an innovative aquaculture business platform. This vertically integrated protein platform owns and operates the inputs to fish production: feed, genetics and hatchery. The platform owns and operates farming sites, where tilapia is produced efficiently in the pristine waters of Lake Victoria (Kenya) and Lake Kivu (Rwanda). Victory then processes its fish and operates cold chain to move fresh and processed fish throughout Kenya and Rwanda. And lastly, Victory operates 80 retail locations in Kenya and 5 retail locations in Rwanda, where the fish are sold to tens of thousands of market ladies, who serve the mass market consumer.

Victory Farms aspires to be the world’s first truly regenerative aquaculture business. The Company uses two simple metrics to track its achievement toward this goal: carbon negative and biodiversity positive. The first major step to achieve carbon negative operations, the company has built the world’s first 100% geothermal feed mill. More programs are underway. To achieve biodiversity positive on land and water, the Company has a number of land-based and water-based restoration projects, which can demonstrate progress toward improved biodiversity on all the company’s earth footprints.

How to apply

Please send your 2 paged CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com. By 11^th September, 2024. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Land Logistics Manager