Location: Victory Farms Logistics Centre (Nairobi)

As the Fleet Associate at Victory Farms, you will play a vital role in our Fleet Operations, reporting directly to the Logistics Team Lead. Your primary responsibility will be to support receiving, dispatch, coordination, ensuring the efficient movement of VF finished goods (fish), feeds or other materials as well as supervising staffs in your shift (cleaners, casuals and drivers).

Roles & Responsibilities:

Daily Route Planning and Execution:

• Plan daily distribution routes in ERP Next for efficient branch fish delivery, ensuring optimal use of resources.
• Communicate routes effectively to the distribution team for timely execution, minimizing delays and maximizing efficiency.
• Track live distribution and proactively resolve any issues in collaboration with the Fleet Manager and Sales team to ensure smooth operations.

Logistics and Procurement Coordination:

• Work closely with the procurement team to plan long-haul logistics and maintain real-time updates on truck locations.
• Coordinate with Fleet capabilities to schedule maintenance and ensure truck hygiene, contributing to the longevity and reliability of the fleet.

Financial Oversight:

• Participate in weekly accounts reconciliation with the Finance team to maintain oversight of fleet payables and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor fuel levels and usage to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs.

System and Process Management:

• Ensure all drivers adhere to ERPN processes, providing training and support as needed to maintain compliance.
• Share daily Goods In Transit (GIT) variance reports with the manager according to Third Party Logistics (TPL) guidelines, ensuring transparency and accuracy.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:

• Organize and maintain fleet documents to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding legal issues and penalties.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments to fleet documentation processes.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in logistics, fleet management, or a similar role.
• Proven experience with ERP systems, route planning and logistics management.
• Strong understanding of logistics, supply chain management, and transportation processes.
• Experience with fleet management, including maintenance scheduling and fuel management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software tools.

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 (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally – in its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.

The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.

VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

How to Apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com by 29^th November, 2024. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Fleet Associate