Various Positions

DISPATCH CHECKER– (HUNTLEY FARM) (X1)

The required skills for the role include:

• Inspecting and verifying all orders, ensuring that the correct items, quantities, and packaging are ready for dispatch.
• Checking all necessary Dispatching documentation, including packing lists, invoices, and dispatching labels, ensuring that they align with the order details.
• Ensuring that the products being dispatched meet the company’s quality standards and are free from damage before being dispatched.
• Ensuring that stock records are maintained and accurate, and that any discrepancies are reported.
• Work closely with the dispatch team to ensure timely and accurate dispatch of orders.
•  In case of errors or discrepancies, quickly initiate corrective action, including re-picking or re-packing orders as needed.
• Communicate effectively with other departments.
• Ensuring all dispatch activities comply with safety and regulatory standards.
•  Preparing reports for the distribution manager or supervisor regarding any discrepancies, delays, or issues found during checks
•  Working closely with drivers, loaders, and other distribution team members to ensure a smooth and timely distribution process.
•  Coordinating with logistics and warehouse staff to resolve any issues related to variances
• Ensuring that all products are correctly packaged, labelled, and ready for distribution.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma or better in Purchasing and supply, Inventory management, Transport and logistics or any other business-related field.
• 2 years’ Experience in a related field
•  Member of ZIPS

The Required skills for the role Include:

•  Familiarity with distribution
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of safety protocols in a distribution setting.
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills for interacting with team members and other department

TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR – NOVATEK LUSAKA (01)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Receiving all invoices raised by the sales office, generating loading orders, and following up loading orders to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of finished products.
• Assisting the Logistics Manager in the daily management of the petty cash.
• Organizing of the external maintenance of the fleet, by informing service providers prior to the arrival of the truck/vehicle. Liaise with suppliers of tires and users/drivers and make recommendations to change the tires if necessary.
• Keeping an up-to-date plan and record of the maintenance requirement of the fleet and ensuring that drivers are well instructed and carry out the required activities as according to the maintenance plan.
• Supervising and Monitoring Truck/Vehicle Drivers by using Autocam Software.
• Responsible for maintenance of discipline in line with laid down procedures outlined in the Disciplinary Code and Grievances Handling Procedures Book.
• Driver and Truck allocation for various transportation requests.
• Reviewing and supervision of both trip and journey management for inbound or outbound deliveries.
• Identifying cost efficiency measures in transportation operations (Route assessment, backloads, load utilization and vehicle turnaround)
• Supervision of weighbridge operations.
• Implementation and reporting of weekly forklift inspections and monthly inspections for commercial trucks/small vehicles.
• Ensuring vehicles are subjected to truck wash cleaning at least twice a month.
• Implementation of performance reviews of line staff.
• Responsible for maintaining a hygienic environment.

The Required Qualifications are:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma in Transport and Logistics
• Five-years’ experience in Transport and Logistics

The Required Attributes for the Role Include:

•  Persuasiveness
• Communication
• Creativity and Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Numerical and Computational Skills
• Good Writing Skills
• Ability to find solutions to Logistical problems

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees in PDF format as a single document, to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Zambeef Products PLC
P/B 17, Woodlands
Lusaka or

Email: [email protected]

All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 7th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.