**Job Description: Supply Chain Coordinator**
**Department**: Production Team
**Reports to**: Head of Production / Supply Chain Manager
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with travel to Djibouti Port)
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
The Supply Chain Coordinator ensures seamless logistics for Boaz Trading’s Russian oil imports, from Djibouti Port to Addis Ababa warehouses, while optimizing cost and efficiency.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Manage partnerships with rail/road transporters (e.g., Ethio-Djibouti Transport Share Company).
- Oversee Djibouti Port operations, including customs clearance and bonded storage.
- Coordinate with warehouse teams to maintain 45-day fuel reserves.
- Monitor real-time shipment tracking via IoT platforms.
- Negotiate freight rates and resolve delivery delays.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
- 3+ years in oil/gas or bulk commodity logistics.
- Experience with East African transport corridors.
**Skills**:
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Fluency in Amharic and English.
- Crisis management and negotiation.
**Benefits**:
- Health insurance, annual performance bonuses.
- Professional development in global logistics certifications.
**Application Instructions**:
Submit your CV and cover letter to careers@boaztrading.et with “Supply Chain Coordinator” in the subject line.
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**Job Description: Quality Assurance Specialist**
**Department**: Production Team
**Reports to**: Head of Production / QA Manager
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
The QA Specialist ensures all imported Russian fuels meet Ethiopian Standards Agency (ESA) and Euro IV specifications.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Conduct third-party lab inspections for sulfur content, octane ratings, and viscosity.
- Audit fuel quality at Djibouti Port and Addis warehouses.
- Maintain compliance records for ESA and Ethiopian Customs Commission.
- Train staff on quality control protocols.
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Chemistry, Petroleum Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years in fuel quality assurance.
- Knowledge of ASTM/ISO testing standards.
**Skills**:
- Lab equipment operation (e.g., gas chromatographs).
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking.
**Benefits**:
- Competitive salary, travel allowances for port inspections.
- Annual health screenings.
**Application Instructions**:
Email CV, certifications, and a QA audit sample report to qajobs@boaztrading.et.
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**Job Description: Sustainability Engineer**
**Department**: Production Team
**Reports to**: Head of Production / Sustainability Manager
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
The Sustainability Engineer drives Boaz’s green initiatives, including solar warehouses and biodiesel blending.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Design solar-powered systems for Kaliti and Dire Dawa warehouses.
- Pilot biodiesel production from recycled cooking oil.
- Analyze carbon footprint using GHG Protocol tools.
- Liaise with NGOs (e.g., Green Ethiopia) on reforestation projects.
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Environmental Engineering or Renewable Energy.
- 3+ years in sustainability projects (oil/gas preferred).
**Skills**:
- AutoCAD, PVsyst (solar design software).
- Project management, stakeholder engagement.
**Benefits**:
- Gym memberships, hybrid work options.
- Participation in global sustainability conferences.
**Application Instructions**:
Apply via LinkedIn with a portfolio of past sustainability projects.
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**Job Description: Inventory Manager**
**Department**: Production Team
**Reports to**: Head of Production / Inventory Control Manager
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
The Inventory Manager leverages IoT technology to optimize fuel stock levels and minimize waste.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Monitor real-time inventory via IoT sensors and blockchain systems.
- Maintain 45-day buffer stock across warehouses.
- Coordinate with sales teams to prevent stockouts.
- Conduct monthly audits using RFID tracking.
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Supply Chain Management or IT.
- 4+ years in inventory control (fuel/chemicals preferred).
- Experience with IoT platforms (e.g., AWS IoT).
**Skills**:
- Data analysis (Excel, Tableau).
- Technical troubleshooting.
**Benefits**:
- Stock options, relocation assistance.
- Training in blockchain logistics.
**Application Instructions**:
Complete the online form at www.boaztrading.et/careers and attach a 1-minute video explaining your IoT experience.
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**Alignment with Business Entities**:
- **Import Logistics**: All roles ensure uninterrupted Russian oil flow to Ethiopian industries.
- **Sustainability**: Engineers and QA specialists uphold ESG compliance, critical for government tenders and investor relations.
- **Technology**: IoT and blockchain integration future-proofs Boaz’s supply chain against market volatility.
**Note**: All roles require adherence to Boaz’s core values—*innovation, integrity, and inclusivity*.