The Logistics Officer will oversee the day-to-day logistics operations of the EV hub, ensuring seamless battery swapping, charging efficiency, and distribution of electric bikes to end-users. This role focuses on maintaining 100% battery availability, asset management, and providing high-quality service to riders while operating in a fast-paced environment. The position is based at an up-country hub and requires shift work, including weekends.
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Logistics Officers upcountry hub
Employer / Company
Spiro Uganda
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:Battery Swapping & Charging Management:
- Coordinate the quick exchange of depleted batteries with fully charged ones for customers.
- Monitor the charging status of all battery packs to ensure high uptime and 24/7 availability for riders.
- Perform basic health checks and diagnostics on returned battery packs, identifying damaged or underperforming units.
- Maintain cleanliness and security of the battery storage and charging area.
- Manage the inventory of batteries, chargers, and spare parts at the hub, ensuring accurate records of inflow and outflow using company software/smartphones.
- Oversee the deployment, retrieval, and maintenance of EV bikes distributed from the hub.
- Tag, record, and tag all company assets, including batteries and tools.
- Manage the distribution of new electric bikes to clients and handle the retrieval of bikes for maintenance.
- Oversee customer-based queues and plan/allocate tasks to meet daily swapping demands.
- Coordinate with technical teams for repairs and maintenance of charging equipment and bikes.
- Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on battery turnover, bike usage, inventory levels, and system failures.
- Ensure all operations adhere to safety protocols, particularly in handling lithium-ion batteries.
- Maintain accurate inventory databases.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Person Specifications / Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years in logistics, fleet management, or warehouse management, preferably in the electric mobility sector.
- Understanding of EV batteries, charging infrastructure, and basic electrical systems.
- Experience with smartphone apps, inventory software, and MS Office (Excel).
- Fluent in English and local languages, with strong interpersonal skills to handle rider issues.
- Ability to lift at least 25 kilograms (battery weight).
- Experience in rural logistics or last-mile delivery is highly desirable.
- Able to solve problems, take initiative, and work under pressure.
- Excellent organizational capacity in high-pressure settings.
- High level of professionalism in managing assets.
Application status
This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.
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