Logistics Officer at Nestoil Plc

We are on an evolutionary journey where we’re changing our story. We are looking to hire an experienced Logistics Officer to join our diverse team in our Company. In this role, you will support the delivery of an efficient, cost-effective customer-focused logistics service to staff and end users by managing and providing logistics support to meet the
Group’s needs.

As a Logistics Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the timely movement of materials from suppliers to the users.
• Reviewing and processing purchase orders and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve any issues related to material shortages, quality, or delivery delays.
• Monitoring inventory levels and reorder materials as necessary to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Arranging for the transportation of materials between facilities or from suppliers to end users, ensure efficient and cost-effective logistics.
• Inspecting received materials for quality and accuracy against purchase orders and report any discrepancies to suppliers and procurement teams. 
• Implementing and maintaining tracking systems for materials in transit to provide real-time status updates to relevant departments.
• Negotiating with carriers and suppliers to secure better rates or expedited services when necessary to meet critical project deadlines.
• Reviewing and negotiating agent rate options and recommending freight rates to Head Supply Chain for approval
• Reviewing customs / import duty calculations for correctness and appropriateness, follows up on differences where required.
• Reviewing to ensure all import transactions are properly closed through the submission of relevant documents to the banks and customs.
• Following up on the progress of shipping documents and imported goods to ensure safe and prompt delivery to designated locations.
• Cross-checking physical imports on receipt and overseeing the transfer to designated receivers
• Monitoring compliance with international trading and procurement and ensuring that all relevant regulations (both local and international) are adhered to in terms of import, export and re-export.
• Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance to improve service delivery to the organization.
• Reviewing classification of all imported goods and ensure they are appropriately classified.
• Liaising with the relevant departments to ensure that goods are collected, transported and delivered on time and in good condition to the end users.
• Maintaining appropriate records and provides periodic reports on all logistics activities to the Head, Supply Chain.
• Building and managing relationships with Customs officers, agents and all relevant officers.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

What are we looking for?

• HND/BSc in related field
• Aim to pursue a professional certification in Supply Chain e.g CIPS, CPSM, CPSD
• Minimum 4 years’ experience.
• Good knowledge of logistics coordination and time management.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good Oral and written communication skills
• High level of integrity
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Power point)