Logistics Officer

As a Logistics Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the timely movement of materials from suppliers to the users.
• Reviewing and processing purchase orders and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve any issues related to material shortages, quality, or delivery delays.
• Monitoring inventory levels and reorder materials as necessary to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Arranging for the transportation of materials between facilities or from suppliers to end users, ensure efficient and cost-effective logistics.
• Inspecting received materials for quality and accuracy against purchase orders and report any discrepancies to suppliers and procurement teams. 
• Implementing and maintaining tracking systems for materials in transit to provide real-time status updates to relevant departments.
• Negotiating with carriers and suppliers to secure better rates or expedited services when necessary to meet critical project deadlines.
• Reviewing and negotiating agent rate options and recommending freight rates to Head Supply Chain for approval
• Reviewing customs / import duty calculations for correctness and appropriateness, follows up on differences where required.
• Reviewing to ensure all import transactions are properly closed through the submission of
  relevant documents to the banks and customs.
• Following up on the progress of shipping documents and imported goods to ensure safe and prompt delivery to designated locations.
• Cross-checking physical imports on receipt and overseeing the transfer to designated
  receivers
• Monitoring compliance with international trading and procurement and ensuring that all relevant regulations (both local and international) are adhered to in terms of import, export and re-export.
• Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance to improve service delivery to the organization.
• Reviewing classification of all imported goods and ensure they are appropriately
  classified.
• Liaising with the relevant departments to ensure that goods are collected, transported and delivered on time and in good condition to the end users.
• Maintaining appropriate records and provides periodic reports on all logistics activities to the Head, Supply Chain.
• Building and managing relationships with Customs officers, agents and all relevant officers.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

What are we looking for?

• HND/BSc in related field
• Aim to pursue a professional certification in Supply Chain e.g CIPS, CPSM, CPSD
• Minimum 4 years’ experience.
• Good knowledge of logistics coordination and time management.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good Oral and written communication skills
• High level of integrity
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Power point)