Agriculture + 2 more
Description
We are seeking a motivated Dispatch Officer to join our Operations Department. In this role, you will coordinate day-old chick deliveries, ensuring proper preparation of delivery lists and documentation, and providing real-time updates during dispatch. The role supports smooth customer deliveries, manages driver conduct during dispatch, and enhances post-delivery reporting to improve service quality. You will collaborate closely with all other departments.
Requirement Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in logistics, distribution, or agricultural supply chains. (poultry experience is an added advantage).
- Strong understanding of last-mile delivery operations and customer service principles.
- Ability to work with delivery route planning tools, GPS tracking systems, and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to engage with drivers, agents, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially in time-sensitive situations.
- Prepare delivery lists from agents cleared and fully paid by Sales Admins
- Share delivery routes and schedules with drivers, ensuring they follow the planned sequence of drop-offs.
- Coordinate with the hatchery team for proper loading and documentation.
DOC Delivery (30%)
- Follow up with drivers to confirm timely and safe delivery of DOCs to agents.
- Provide real-time updates to stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Operations) during deliveries.
- Collect and verify signed delivery documents from drivers and update order fulfillment records.
Delivery drivers Management (10%)
- Train drivers on DOC handling and customer care standards using Uzima’s training guidelines.
- Supervise driver behavior during deliveries to ensure respectful customer service.
- Support drivers in resolving on-route delivery challenges.
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