Outbound Logistics Analyst

Job description

Zambia Sugar Plc. is a subsidiary of ABF Group and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.
The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position in the Supply Chain Department:

OUTBOUND LOGISTICS ANALYST – PERMANENT X1

SUPPLY CHAIN DEPARTMENT (NAKAMBALA)

This position reports to the Head of Logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Support embedding of best practices, minimum standards, policies, processes, tools, technology and enablers through the ABF Outbound Logistics and Sales Way and capability development strategy.
Extract various warehouse and transport reports and prepare reports or dashboards to track Outbound Logistics performance.
Draw and analyse customer service data to support the Customer Service Centre in tracking performance and identifying improvements.
Continuously assess, design, refine and implement improved Supply Chain reporting with the aim of driving efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Review and update standard operating procedures for transport and warehousing based on periodic reviews and incident reports in order to reduce losses through the supply chain.
Monitor industry trends and practices by reviewing best in class Outbound Logistics practices to benchmark and drive improvements.
Analyse, compile and interpret ad hoc reports as and when required to support cost and efficiency improvement projects.
Develop various exception reports by reviewing plans against targets to inform timely corrective action and cost saving.
Promote and adhere to ABF procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Commerce / Finance /Logistics/ Industrial Engineering.
Preferably 2-3 years’ experience in Outbound Logistics, with an understanding of the full logistics function.
Strong analytical ability, with skills in data management (analysis and drawing of insights to inform business decisions).
Sound computer expertise (Advanced Excel and BI tools e.g. Klikview).
Good written communication and report writing / presentation skills; understanding of KPI management and reporting.
Performance and customer-focused, with the ability to work well in a team.
Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner

Email: careers@zamsugar.zm indicating “Application – Outbound Logistics Analyst” in the subject line.

All internal employees are required to complete the Internal Application Form and obtain relevant signatures when applying for vacancies.

Closing date for applications is 13th May 2025.

Applicants shall be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.