Logistics Assistant at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities:

• Receives all orders and submits them for validation after checking and verifying necessary information, such as realistic delivery dates, relevant item-codes, Objective Code, Cost Center,validators
• Attributes validated Sales Requests (SRs) / Internal Requests for action to Logistics team members in Port Harcourt.
• Prioritizes urgent orders for the Purchaser
• Ensures good electronic and hard filing of the SRs with proof of completion attached to the hard copy
• file (invoice, transfer Packing List, etc.).
• Updates the Requesters on the status of orders on a bi-weekly basis or upon the request from any department
• Ensures that financial rules are applied based on delegation financial rules
• Suggests improvements in Supply Chain.
• Assists in purchase order closure

Education and Experience required:

• University degree in Logistics or Administration
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Good computer skills (Word and Excel), including the ICRC standard computer systems
• Excellent knowledge of the ICRC Financial Rules and Purchasing procedures

Desire profile and skills:

• Proactivity and Flexibility
• Capacity to carry out complex activities
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and sense of initiative
• Capacity to deal with people, and to develop contacts
• Capacity to integrate the ICRC logistics procedures
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability
• Availability to work overtime and outside traditional hours when needed
• Willingness to learn