Job Opportunity: Logistics Assistant

Sucafina, the leading sustainable farm-to-roaster coffee company worldwide, is actively seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Logistics Assistant. As part of our commitment to youth development in East Africa and fostering talent within the coffee industry, we are dedicated to promoting diversity and gender balance in our workforce.

Key Values:

At Sucafina, we value individuals who embody our core principles:

• Adaptability: Respond swiftly and proactively to market changes.
• Entrepreneurship: Embrace challenges as opportunities for profitability.
• Expertise: Demonstrate mastery in your role, continuously seek growth.
• Humility: Foster a sense of unity and collaboration, avoiding arrogance and egos.
• Integrity: Uphold fairness and honesty in all interactions.
• Passion: Make your work challenging and enjoyable.

Position Details:

Contract: Permanent.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar area.

Location: Bujumbura.

Monthly Net Salary: BIF 750,000.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to cultivate effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent multitasking abilities.
• Capacity to work independently and thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

As a Logistics Assistant, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Timely preparation and shipment of samples to clients as per schedule.
• Maintaining an updated file of all samples sent.
• Daily checking and reporting of new contracts in the system to the supervisor.
• Assisting in the preparation of export documents.
• Providing support for logistics and administrative activities.
• Generating follow-up reports on export documents.
• Recording shipment transactions in the Sucafina Online system (SOL).
• Compiling and submitting weekly reports on ongoing activities.
• Offering advice and support to fellow staff members in meeting deadlines and tasks.
• Continuously seeking opportunities for improved efficiency and accuracy in your work.
• Taking ownership of assigned duties and promptly informing the supervisor of potential delays or commitments.
• Performing any other tasks assigned by the manager.

How to apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit a detailed resume, cover letter, and a copy of their University Degree to ressourceshumainesbdi@sucafina.com. The application period will remain open until Friday, July 28th, 2023.

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

Join Sucafina and become part of a dynamic team driving positive change within the coffee industry.