3 jobs in Spiro
Logistics Manager
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Role Overview
The Logistics Manager at Spiro will oversee end-to-end logistics operations in Kenya, with potential oversight for Uganda and Rwanda. The role ensures efficient movement of electric motorbikes, batteries, and parts from global suppliers to local assembly plants. The ideal candidate will manage international shipping, customs, warehousing, and transport while driving cost efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence to support Spiro's growing electric mobility network.
Key Responsibilities
Shipment Planning & Execution
- Manage international ocean and air freight bookings with carriers and freight forwarders.
- Coordinate supplier collections and ensure full compliance with incoterms and export regulations.
- Plan and execute PVOC inspections with approved agencies (Bureau Veritas, Intertek, SGS) for Kenya and Uganda.
- Oversee all shipment documentation, including Certificates of Conformity for customs clearance.
- Track shipments using digital platforms (e.g., GoComet, Windward, SeaVantage) to ensure on-time delivery.
- Use predictive logistics tools to monitor ETAs, port congestion, and transshipment risks.
Customs & Compliance
- Supervise import and transit clearance processes for Kenya and Uganda.
- Liaise with KRA, URA, and logistics partners to ensure timely and compliant clearance.
- Manage bonded warehouse operations and documentation for both local and transit goods.
Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate inventory using WMS tools.
- Enforce FIFO, FEFO, and 5S principles for stock control and efficiency.
- Coordinate plant dispatches to ensure timely supply of parts and materials.
Transportation & Distribution
- Optimize delivery routes between ports, warehouses, and manufacturing plants.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective road transport across Kenya and Uganda.
- Negotiate and manage service level agreements with logistics and transport partners.
Performance & Reporting
- Track and analyze logistics KPIs (cost per shipment, on-time delivery, clearance cycle time).
- Prepare structured performance reports and dashboards for management.
- Identify and implement process improvements using data-driven insights.
Team & Vendor Management
- Lead and mentor logistics, warehouse, and customs teams across markets.
- Build strong partnerships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and regulators.
- Oversee team training, performance evaluation, and safety compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7–10 years of experience in logistics management, ideally within the automotive or EV industry.
- Proven experience with international shipping, bonded warehousing, and East African customs.
- Strong knowledge of INCOTERMS, port operations (Mombasa/Dar es Salaam), and regional regulations.
- Proficiency in WMS/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo).
- Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Certification in APICS, CSCMP, or CILT is an added advantage.
- Tech-savvy, with experience in digital logistics platforms and data analytics tools.
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Senior Manager IT Infrastructure
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We are seeking an experienced
Senior Manager – IT Infrastructure
to lead Spiro's rapidly expanding technology backbone across Africa and Asia.
This role demands a unique combination of enterprise IT management, field infrastructure oversight, and EV ecosystem understanding, covering battery-swap stations, vehicle connectivity, energy systems, and multi-country operations.
You will drive the design, deployment, and continuous optimization of IT systems that power Spiro's connected ecosystem, from swap-station servers and routers to cloud-hosted analytics, ensuring secure, seamless operations across hundreds of sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage IT operations and infrastructure across all Spiro geographies, ensuring high availability of systems supporting swap stations, charging hubs, and energy networks.
- Oversee employee IT services including laptops/desktops, collaboration tools, cloud accounts, and enterprise applications (HR, Admin, Finance, and CRM).
- Implement and maintain network infrastructure connecting battery swap stations, charging points, and service hubs, ensuring robust uptime and data synchronization with central systems.
- Drive cybersecurity, data privacy, and disaster recovery strategies aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and global best practices.
- Partner with Energy Operations, IoT, and AI teams to enable real-time analytics, predictive maintenance, and automated monitoring of connected assets.
- Manage large-scale distributed hardware infrastructure such as routers, CCTV, IoT gateways, solar inverters, and industrial edge devices, ensuring reliable connectivity and power redundancy.
- Define and monitor SLAs, uptime metrics, and response protocols for all IT and field infrastructure systems.
- Collaborate with Cloud Engineering and DevOps teams for hybrid deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) ensuring scalability and cost optimization.
- Lead and mentor a regional IT team; oversee vendor management, procurement, and contract negotiations with ISPs, OEMs, and energy network providers.
- Align IT strategy with business expansion plans—supporting new country launches, swap station rollouts, and EV fleet growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 10+ years
of experience in
IT infrastructure management
, with
5+ years in a senior leadership role
. - Proven experience in
multi-country IT operations
, preferably within
EV, energy, or petrol-station networks
. - Strong background in
network design
,
hybrid cloud
, and
systems administration
. - Hands-on experience managing
IoT or telemetry-based distributed assets
, particularly in
charging, swapping, or industrial environments
. - Deep understanding of
cybersecurity, data protection
, and
governance frameworks
. - Excellent leadership, vendor management, and communication skills with ability to deliver under pressure in a
fast-scaling, tech-driven environment
.
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Zoho Developer
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We are seeking an experienced Zoho Developer with 3 to 4 years of expertise in Zoho CRM and other Zoho applications. The ideal candidate will have strong development skills, in-depth knowledge of Zoho customization, and the ability to provide Level 2 (L2) support to ensure smooth operations and quick issue resolution.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and customize solutions within Zoho CRM and other Zoho products.
• Write and optimize Deluge scripts to build custom workflows, functions, and automations.
• Provide L2 support by troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex issues.
• Develop custom reports, dashboards, and modules based on business needs.
• Integrate Zoho applications with third-party tools via APIs and webhooks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and performance across Zoho systems.
• Stay updated with Zoho's latest features and proactively suggest improvements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience with Zoho CRM and other Zoho applications.
• Strong knowledge of Deluge scripting and Zoho customization.
• Experience in API integrations, JSON, and webhooks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Experience providing L2 support for Zoho applications.
Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for UI customizations.
• Zoho certifications (e.g., Zoho CRM, Zoho Creator) are a plus.
• Understanding of CRM workflows and automation
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