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Lori - Transport Account Associate

Delta40 Venture Studio
Full time
Apply by 02 September 2024

Job description

The Transport Account Intern will play a crucial role in supporting our logistics operations by assisting in the management of transport accounts. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the transportation and logistics industry, working closely with our dedicated team. 


WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

Support Account Management: 

  • Assist account managers in day-to-day tasks related to transport accounts. 
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client transactions and communications. 
  • Help prepare reports and presentations for client meetings. 


Client Interaction: 

  • Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates, and resolve issues. 
  • Assist in handling client inquiries and ensuring customer satisfaction. 


Logistics Coordination: 

  • Assist in coordinating transportation schedules and logistics activities. 
  • Track shipments and monitor the progress of deliveries to ensure timely completion. 
  • Collaborate with carriers and vendors to resolve transportation issues. 


Data Management: 

  • Input and manage data in transport management systems. 
  • Analyze transportation data to identify trends and suggest improvements. 


Documentation: 

  • Prepare and manage transportation documents, including bills of lading, shipping orders, and invoices.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. 


Process Improvement: 

  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. 
  • Participate in projects aimed at improving transportation and logistics operations. 


WHO YOU ARE: 

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
  • A basic understanding of transportation and logistics concepts is a plus. 
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. 


LOCATION 

● Hybrid (Reporting to regional office some days of the week ) 

● Kampala - Uganda Preferred

About Delta40 Venture Studio

Our mission at Delta40 is to increase incomes and tackle climate change in Africa by building and investing in inclusive climate innovations. At Delta40, we invest in Africa because 40% of the world will live on this continent by 2100. We invest in energy, agriculture and mobility innovations because they are essential to sustainable growth. We invest in climate innovation because we only have 10 years to act to prevent irreparable damage to Planet Earth. We invest in diverse Founders because they are close to the customer and bring critical ideas, experiences and skills to solving the biggest problems on this important continent.

Beyond capital, our venture studio team provides hands on support, shared services and partnerships to our ventures and Founders to increase speed, returns and impact.

Together, we aim to deliver life-changing innovations to the last mile across Africa and to build a community of Founders go from idea to scale to exit.

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