JOB TITLE: Logistics Officer
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
- Responsible for providing logistics support and overseeing the overall logistics processes in support of the objectives of the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the management of third-party logistics service providers
- Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost
- Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
- Research on ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs
- Possess good knowledge of the INCOTERMS and explore the most suitable for every transaction
- Good understanding of industry limitations and regulations.
- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
- Assist in drafting metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements
- Ensure optimum cost savings on all logistics related activities by providing and exploring available tax exemption windows
- Liaise with the relevant authorities for import and other statutory clearances required for procurement and imports
- Develop and maintain good relationship with customs, shipping/logistics agents and port authorities
- Assist in the coordination with transporters and freight agents for timely delivery of goods
- Prompt processing of permits for clearance of Imported Consignment and payment of duties and taxes.
- Awareness, understanding and application of Quality & HSE policies on assigned jobs
- Awareness, understanding and application departmental /process objective
- Awareness of your contribution to the effectiveness of the IMS, including the benefits of improved performance
- Awareness of the risks of not conforming with the EGBIN IMS requirements
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, or Engineering
- Certifications in logistics, supply chain or any relevant field will be an added advantage
- One (1) to Three (3) years relevant experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations.
Skills and Competencies:
- Technical knowledge of mechanical and non-mechanical materials
- Knowledge of supply chain management
- Knowledge of warehousing and storage
- Market and vendor knowledge for contract management
- Good understanding of industry limitations and regulations.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines for supply chain management
- Good attention to details
- Basic knowledge of regulatory norms on taxation, duties, import policies
- Knowledge of contract and commercial law
- Time Management skills
- Good negotiation and bargaining skills.
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: April 15, 2022
Job Features
Job Category | Logistics / Transportation/ Supply |