Logistics Officer at IO Furniture

Reports To: GM, Operations

Location of Job: IO Furniture Ltd, Ilupeju, Lagos

Key Summary of the Job

• To organise the transportation of goods.
• Responsible for making sure supplies, stock, materials and products are processed through the delivery system efficiently and safely.

Core Working Relationships

• Commercial Team
• Production Team
• Procurement Team
• Accounts Team

Task Complexities

• Organise transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued from the factory to delivery, organizing transportation movements.
• Coordinate and track movement of goods through logistic pathways
• Review freight rates and other transportation costs to keep working costs low
• Maintains quality throughout the logistic processes
• Organise transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued from point of origin to delivery, coordinating transportation movements.
• Coordinate and track movement of goods through logistic pathways
• Execute logistics plan to move products and packages to reach destinations on schedule
• Maintains quality throughout the logistic processes
• Arrange transportation, schedule installation staff, and coordinate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay
• Address any problems or complaints that may arise quickly and amicably
• Prepare and submit delivery reports to Head of unit weekly

Key Job Attributes

• Analytical and quantitative decision-making skill
• Oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, creativity
• The ability to Multitask
• The ability to work with and lead a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be proactive and deliver results
• Integrity/Discipline
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Sound knowledge of the Company’s products and services

Education & Experience

• First Degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ related work experience