Apollo Agriculture – Area Distribution and Logistics Support Assistant (TranS-Nzoia).

 

Apollo Agriculture uses satellite data, machine learning, and mobile phones to help African farmers increase their production through access to credit, high-quality farm inputs, and customized advice. We are a team of software engineers, data scientists, economists, and operators with deep experience. We value evangelical pursuit of mission with a pragmatic approach, humility in the face of challenge, active discussion of disagreements, and considerate listening.

 

 

Apollo Agriculture is seeking experienced and talented individuals to take up the Area Distribution & Logistics Support Assistant position in the Logistics & Distribution Department. The Area Distribution & Logistics Support Assistant will be based at the Apollo Warehouse in Trans Nzoia. The Assistant will report directly to the Logistics and Distribution Associate. This is a contract position running up until June 2021.

What you will do:

• • Distribution partners recruitment, onboarding and continuous training.
  • On-ground logistics support for Apollo field activities.
  • Distribution channel relationship management to include stocking & technical support for Apollo partners.
  • On-ground escalations resolution for Apollo Teams.
  • Apollo & other partners connector.
  • On the ground insights on channel development and overall processes improvements.
  • Improving brand visibility via the channel.
  • Other channels explorations and testing.

You:

• • Being a resident of Trans Nzoia is an added advantage
  • Have 1-2 years’ experience in distribution/channel management.
  • Have experience in a fast paced start-up environment (added advantage). 
  • Possess a related University Degree qualification from an accredited institution.
  • Have heart and grit!
  • Can establish priorities and multi-task.
  • Are analytical, computer literate, proactive and team player.
  • Are a self starter and someone who takes initiative.
  • Are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and Email.
  • Have strong work ethic – will be responsible for Specific areas.
  • Have integrity – you will bear personal responsibility for your area of operation.
  • Possess working knowledge of an inventory management software (e.g. ERP)
  • Have the ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
  • Have an analytical mind with strong math skills.
  • Possess excellent organisational and planning skills
  • Have outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Have at least 3 able and willing guarantors.
  • Possess a certificate of good conduct certified by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

We:

• • Are a collaborative team of smart and ambitious people who are dedicated to serving our customers.
  • Make magic happen to solve hard problems and always come with solutions when challenges arise.
  • Are comfortable taking risks that can result in radical scale, and understand that failures are opportunities to learn and improve.
  • Are considerate listeners and take the time to deeply understand and seek out ideas from the people around us, even when we disagree.
  • Offer a dynamic environment that fosters talent, collaboration and growth.
  • Take pride in our work and share the responsibility to see it through from conception to deployment.
  • Value autonomy, honesty, transparency, and respect.

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