Logistics Officer at Platinum Careers

Job Description

• Perform assigned duties within the supply chain process, ranging from planning, inventory management, and support services for warehousing, distribution, import and export.
• Responsible for co-ordinating; cargo clearing at the port with designated agent.
• Arranging and monitoring deliveries pan Nigeria.
• Cost management and reporting
• Follow up import delivery schedules, track goods in transit, ensure documentation retention per required standards and executes mitigation plans for delayed consignment
• Establish and monitor specific supply chain processes
• Manage relationship with shipping companies, custom agents and regulatory bodies
• Coordinate and ensure on time delivery at specified locations
• Observe and formulate records of activities related to imports

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in logistics, transport/distribution management or in a related field
• 2– 3 work experience required.
• Experience in a Logistics/Supply chain role is desirable
• Industry Knowledge: Clear understanding of Transport industry and process, Retail or Customer Service processes and priorities;
• Experience of supply chain management and transportation concepts: forecasting, planning, optimization, logistics, delivery performance, carrier negotiation, inventory management, commercial awareness and numeracy skills.
• Data analysis and forecasting methods

Other Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Report writing skill
• IT literacy and the ability to handle electronic data
• Verbal and Written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as manage people