Logistics Analyst

About the company

FairMoney is a pioneering mobile banking institution specializing in extending credit to emerging markets. Established in 2017, the company currently operates primarily within Nigeria, and it has secured nearly €50 million in funding from renowned global investors, including Tiger Global, DST, and Flourish Ventures. FairMoney maintains a strong international presence, with offices in several countries, including France, Nigeria, Germany, Latvia, the UK, Türkiye, and India.

In alignment with its vision, FairMoney is actively constructing the foremost mobile banking platform and point-of-sale (POS) solution tailored for emerging markets. The journey began with the introduction of a digital microcredit application exclusively available on Android devices. Today, FairMoney has significantly expanded its range of services, encompassing a comprehensive suite of financial products, such as current accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and state-of-the-art POS solutions designed to meet the needs of both merchants and agents.
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About The Role:
Payforce by FairMoney empowers businesses to drive mass adoption of digital and financial services to the underserved populations in their communities. Here in the Logistics team, our mission is to ensure the best and fastest service in the country.

We are currently seeking a driven and detail-oriented Logistics Analyst to join our team, specializing in the aspects of our Point of Sale (POS) operations. This role places a premium on candidates with strong analytical skills, exceptional proficiency in Excel, and a proactive mindset for optimizing logistics processes. Proficiency in SQL would be considered a significant advantage.

Role and Responsibilities

Planning and Distribution of POS

• Develop strategic plans for allocating and distributing POS devices to designated locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather demand forecasts and refine inventory planning.
• Use analytical insights to create data-driven allocation methods, ensuring optimal distribution and sustained inventory levels.
• Create comprehensive reports and dashboards to track KPIs and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Manage shipments from China, ensuring lead times and quality standards are met.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory levels to ensure continuous availability of POS devices.
• Implement and maintain inventory tracking systems to monitor stock levels, turnover rates, and order cycles.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, forecast future inventory needs, and minimize stockouts or overstock situations.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and restocking of POS devices.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory to ensure accuracy and address discrepancies promptly.

Reverse Logistics

• Design and manage streamlined processes for handling returns, repairs, and replacements of POS devices.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to reverse logistics protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and report generation.
• Experience with SQL is a significant advantage.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams.
• Independent work ethic with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Training & Development

Recruiting Process

• A screening call with the Senior Recruiter ~30 minutes
• Interview with the hiring manager (60 minutes)
• A case study might be applied to evaluate technical skills