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Senior Logistics, Operations, and Warehouse Manager

AXIAN Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Deadline: Not specified

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Logistics, Operations, and Warehouse Manager

Company Overview

AXIAN is recruiting for a Senior Logistics, Operations, and Warehouse Manager to join their Open Innovation and Fintech team in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This role offers an opportunity to grow with a dynamic organization focused on excellence in logistics and supply chain management.

Position

  • Title: Senior Logistics, Operations, and Warehouse Manager (Open to all genders)
  • Organization: AXIAN
  • Division: Open Innovation and Fintech

Location

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate warehouse and logistics operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with safety standards
  • Manage warehouse performance, including receiving, storage, dispatch, and inventory accuracy
  • Optimize warehouse layout, stock management, and operational processes to improve turnaround time and cost-effectiveness
  • Supervise transportation and distribution activities to ensure timely deliveries and smooth flow of goods
  • Collaborate closely with procurement, finance, and operations teams for effective cross-functional coordination
  • Analyze logistics data, track KPIs, and develop strategies for continuous improvement
  • Identify operational risks and implement proactive measures to prevent disruptions
  • Prepare and present regular operational and budgetary reports to senior management
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate the logistics and warehouse teams to achieve performance targets and uphold company standards

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management (Master’s preferred)
  • 8–10 years of progressive experience in logistics or supply chain
  • At least 3–5 years in a senior managerial role

What We're Looking For

  • Strong sense of organization, planning, and attention to detail
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in logistics management systems and office automation tools
  • Solid experience in warehouse operations management, including:
  • Inventory control
  • Space optimization
  • Workflow efficiency
  • Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain, transportation, and distribution management
  • Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to oversee multi-site operations
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
  • Strong initiative and decision-making capabilities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Fluency in English (French is an added advantage)

The Skill Stack

Organization Planning Attention to detail Analytical abilities Problem-solving abilities Logistics management systems Office automation tools Warehouse operations management Inventory control Space optimization Workflow efficiency Supply chain knowledge Transportation management Distribution management Leadership Team management Working under pressure Initiative Decision-making capabilities Oral communication Written communication English fluency French

Candidate Qualifications

Required Experience

8–10 years of progressive experience in logistics or supply chain. At least 3–5 years in a senior managerial role

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management (Master’s preferred)