Vacancy: Logistics Officer

Job Description

Purpose Of The Job

To plan, execute, and control the efficient, effective, flow and storage of goods and services, and related information from point of origin to point of delivery for the purpose of conforming to customer/client requirement. Control the flow of incoming materials and outgoing materials to ensure customers receive products on time whilst liaising with warehouse to oversee inventory control, material handling, customer service, transportation.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

 Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing delivery timetables


• overseeing the arrival goods


• managing clerical, administrative and logistics staff


• monitoring performance and making sure targets are met


• enhance good relations with suppliers


• source components under pressure


• monitor and develop existing logistics processes


• implement cost-saving initiatives


• Comply with SHERQ policies and procedures;


• Take personal responsibility for your Health and Safety and others within the company;


• Ensure not to put other people, fellow employees and members of the public at risk by what you do or do not do in the course of your work.


• Participate in inspections and investigations of accidents;


• At all-time wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed or required;


• Not to operate any machinery or equipment without receiving the proper instructions;


• Always report all accidents, near misses, injuries or symptoms, no matter how minor, immediately or within 12 hours to your manager or supervisor so that they can work with you towards prevention of reoccurring;


• Encourage co-workers to work Defensively and Safely;


• Report any unsafe acts or conditions to your manager or supervisor, and also on the requisite forms such as google reporting platform via the link provided where this is applicable and wherever possible remedy those conditions to ensure that no one gets hurt;


• Always check that guards and safety devices on equipment are used as instructed;


• Maintain equipment in good and safe working order;


• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations;


• Assist in the creation of a safe work environment by recommending actions that will improve the effectiveness of the SHERQ program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of officers in the department to ensure they perform their work effectively.


• An interface between management and clients

General Duties

• Any other duties that may be assigned.

 Key Performance Indicators

• Zero record of damaged goods


• Good relation


• Effective management of drivers within department for optimum performance


• Meet timelines and deadlines


• Logistics sourcing within short time frame


• Continuous improvement in Logistics with measureable performance


• Strict adherence to HSE rules and regulations


• Meeting the KPI agreement.


• Well documented Standard Operating Procedures for easier effective operations

Required Skills or Experience

Education

• Degree/HND in Logistics, procurement and/or supply chain management

Experience

• Minimum 2 years working experience in similar role

Knowledge

• Ability to and support key negotiations with supplier’s pre and post contract award.  


• Knowledge in the Telecom engineering industry


• Knowledge of materials and tools used in the telecom industry.


• MS Office applications.

Skills And Abilities

• Planning, organizing supply management


• Leadership Skills


• Detailed Oriented


• High degree of Integrity.


• Very good written and oral command of the English language


• Good analytical skills and abilities


• Timely, accurate and quality reporting


• Good communication skills


• Decision making & Problem solving


• Initiative, creative & innovative

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure


• Safety Awareness


• Customer Focused


• Reliable


• Proactive


• Multi tasker


• Result driven