• Offer on-going support in monitoring all SCMS shipments of HIV/AIDS commodities, including pharmaceuticals, testing equipment, and laboratory supplies.
• Stay abreast with the shipments using appropriate online databases – showing products being shipped, quantities, sources, arrival times, etc.
• Work closely with the clearing and forwarding agent in Kampala to ensure timely clearance and freight forwarding to client in Kampala of SCMS procured commodities.
• Ensures timely submission of NDA waivers to the clearing agent
• Coordinates the delivery of goods by the shipping agent
• Work collaboratively with the clearing and forwarding agent to trouble-shoot problems with shipments as they arise.
• Ensure the protection of SCMS from delay, loss/damage, and the payment of avoidable charges like double handling, demurrage, etc.
• Ensure suppliers’ and manufacturer’s export documentation meets country requirements for customs clearance and other in-country regulatory requirements, following up any queries made with relevant suppliers.
• Coordinate export shipments for product sampling/ testing.
• Create required documentation and request pick up and clearance for this.
• Assist procurement and freight forwarding teams to expedite emergency orders and to resolve commodity returns and other fulfillment errors.

• The applicant will hold a Bachelors Degree or equivalent in logistics, procurement, supply chain, or business administration,
• At least two years of relevant experience working with both Government and Non-Government agencies and organizations,
• Extensive background in pharmaceutical management is desired,
• The applicant should be a detail-oriented person with good organizational skills,
• Possess strong representational and interpersonal skills,
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English,
• Proficiency in common computer packages including Word and Excel,
• Strong initiative and self motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork.

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