Assistant Logistics Officer at DexNova Consulting Limited

Job Summary

• The Logistics Officer oversees the end-to-end movement of goods, including procurement follow-ups, expediting, vendor management, warehousing, transportation, and import/export documentation. The role ensures all materials are delivered on time, in full, and in compliance with local and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Expediting & Order Tracking

• Maintain and update expediting sheets for all purchase orders, tracking order status from confirmation to delivery.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely production, packaging, and shipment.
• Escalate delays and recommend recovery plans to avoid disruptions.
• Coordinate with procurement to adjust delivery schedules where necessary.

Import & Export Coordination

• Liaise with customs agents, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and regulatory bodies.
• Track shipments from origin to destination, ensuring clearance and delivery within agreed timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian customs regulations and international shipping standards.

Vendor & Logistics Partners Management

• Manage relationships with logistics service providers (freight forwarders, clearing agents, transporters, warehousing partners).
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance using KPIs such as delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and service quality.
• Source new logistics vendors and negotiate competitive rates for transportation, customs clearing, and warehousing.
• Resolve vendor disputes and ensure adherence to contractual terms.

Transportation & Distribution

• Schedule and coordinate deliveries to customers, project sites, or branches.
• Monitor vehicle movement via trackers to ensure security and timely delivery.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate logistics records, including shipment trackers, vendor databases, and cost logs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly logistics performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of import/export procedures and Nigerian customs processes.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in expediting sheets, shipment trackers, and MS Excel.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of shipping terms (INCOTERMS 2020) (an advantage).

Qualifications

• HND/BSc in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in logistics, import/export, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with clearing agents, freight forwarders, and international suppliers.