- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 8 – 12 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
Head of Operations at Summit Recruitment and Search
Head of Operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and execution of the country’s logistics and distribution strategy.
- Set up operational infrastructure including warehouses, transport networks, and delivery hubs.
- Oversee implementation of operational policies, systems, and SOPs in line with best practices.
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics, last-mile delivery, inventory control, and fleet operations.
- Build, manage, and develop high-performing operations and logistics teams.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, transport and customs regulations, and local Labor laws.
- Develop and manage operational budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Management. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- 8 – 12 years of progressive experience in logistics/transport/supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong understanding of the logistics landscape in Kenya and East Africa (e.g. road infrastructure, customs, transport costs).
- Experience setting up or scaling logistics operations from the ground up is highly desirable.
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving ability.
- High attention to detail with a performance and process improvement mindset.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Deadline for applications: 27/07/2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Summit Recruitment and Search on www.summitrecruitment-search.com to apply
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