Logistic Specialist

Job Description

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Tanzania program, founded in 2013, serves approximately. 150,000 farmers, providing quality farm supplies through a network of agrodealer shops, and a range of different tree species through local nurseries situated close to farmers. Our team in Tanzania is headquartered in Iringa and supported by three smaller offices—Mbeya and Njombe in the southern highlands. To learn more about our work, look at our Tanzania program blog.

Job Summary

As a Logistics Specialist based in Iringa, Tanzania, you will ensure the smooth movement of agricultural inputs from warehouses to field locations across the country. You will coordinate transport, delivery, and reverse logistics to support farmer-facing teams. In this role, you’ll manage a team from Senior Warehouse Supervisors to Senior Coordinators, guiding them to achieve strong logistics performance. You will report directly to the Supply Chain and Operations Senior Manager.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the transportation of goods, products, and materials from suppliers to customers or internal stakeholders.
• Plan and optimize logistics operations, including route planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
• Analyze and resolve logistics-related issues, such as shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, and transportation disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, manufacturing, and customer service, to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Develop and maintain reports, metrics, and dashboards to measure logistics performance and identify areas for improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of logistics software, including transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Certification in logistics or supply chain management, such as CCLS or CLTD.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, including customs regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements.