Logistics Officer at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Job Summary

• The Logistics Officer to be responsible for the overall supply chain management. The incumbent shall organize and monitor the storage and distribution of goods.
• The goal is to manage the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• Arrange warehouse, catalogue goods, plan routes and process shipments.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
• Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
• Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements.
• Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.
• Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
• Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
• Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.

Main Specification

• Required Education: Degree in Business Administration, Logistics , Supply Chain or any other related course
• Required Experience: 3 - 5 years of similar work experience

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven working experience as a logistics Officer
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
• Proficient in standard logistics software
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.