Logistics Assistant at IO Furniture

Reports To: Logistics Officer, GM (Operations)

Key Summary of the Job

• Assist the Logistics Officer in organizing the transportation of goods.
• Assist the Logistics Officer in ensuring supplies, stock, materials and products are processed through the delivery system efficiently and safely.

Core Working Relationships

• Commercial Operations
• Technical Team
• Production Team
• Procurement Team

Task Complexities

• Assist the Logistics Officer in organizing transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued from the factory to delivery, organizing transportation movements.
• Assist in coordinating and tracking movement of goods through logistic pathways
• Assist with reviewing freight rates and other transportation costs to keep working costs low
• Assist in maintaining quality throughout the logistic processes
• Assist in organizing transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued from point of origin to delivery, coordinating transportation movements.
• Execute logistics plan to move products and packages to reach destinations on schedule as directed by the Logistics Officer
• Maintain quality throughout the logistics processes
• Assist in arranging prompt transportation and deliveries  to meet customers’ demands with little to no delay
• Address any problems or complaints that may arise quickly and amicably

Key Job Attributes

Generic

• Analytical and quantitative decision making skill
• Oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, creativity 
• The ability to Multitask
• The ability to work with a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be proactive and deliver results
• Integrity/Discipline
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills              

Technical

Sound knowledge of the Company’s products and services

Education & Experience

• HND/B.Sc in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 1-2 years’ related work experience