Logistics Officer at Reumssky Business World

Job Description

• You will be the one to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods.
• A great asset for a Logistics Coordinator is their communication and negotiation skills.
• They are also well-versed in supply management principles and practices.
• The ideal candidate will have great record-keeping abilities and a customer-oriented approach.
• The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations.
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers.
• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
• understand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerce.
• Ensure premises, assets and communication ways are used effectively.
• Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures.
• Recruit and coordinate logistics staff (e.g. truck drivers) according to availabilities and requirements.
• Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs.
• Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction.
• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements.
• Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc.
• Prepare accurate reports for upper management.
• Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures.
• Implement health and safety procedures.
• Manage staff training issues.
• Motivate other members of the team.
• Set objectives.
• Plan and manage projects.
• Work on new supply strategies.
• Investigate and plan the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the perishable or hazardous nature of goods, cost, transit time, and security
• Arrange appropriate packing, taking into account the climate, terrain, weight, cost, and nature of goods and also the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination
• Negotiate contracts, transportation, and handling costs
• Obtain, check, and prepare documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes
• Offer consolidation services by air, sea, and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their own dedicated units
• Arrange insurance and assist the client in the event of a claim
• offer tailored IT solutions and electronic data interchange (EDI) connections
• arrange payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client
• utilize e-commerce, internet technology, and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods
• arrange air transport for urgent and high-value freight and manage the risk door-to-door
• act as a broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide freight efficiently through complex procedures
• deal with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargoes, such as livestock, food, and medical supplies
• arrange courier and specialist hand-carry services
• maintain communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistical and unit-cost analysis
• maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
• manage staff or oversee specialist activities - usually at a senior level.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a logistics coordinator.
• Experience in customer service will be appreciated.
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP).
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• BSc/HND in business administration, supply chain management or relevant field.