Logistics Officer at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Job Description 

• The logistics officer is expected to be a hardworking, motivated and well-organised individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations. The job holder will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of a company’s supply chain, from preparation to transportation to delivery in his/her location.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Delivering the Local Logistics Target for Both In-Bound & Out-Bound for SAA Key Crops in his/her location
• To Seamlessly manage the Supply Chain Documentation Requirement for SAA Key Crops
• Developing and Fostering Sustainable and Strategic Partnership with Transporters to get the best Local Haulage Cost Devising & Implementing the Warehousing & Procurement Quality Strategy for Saro Agro Allied
• To Manage the Warehousing Loss for SAA Key Crops within the Budgeted Parameters of the concerned location
• Driving the Warehousing, Offloading & Logistics Target on a Daily, Weekly & Monthly Basis
• Manage end-to-end logistics process that capitalizes on risk mitigation opportunities and savings for the business.
• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks.
• Engage in cross-functional and cross-business unit interactions to ensure dependable and efficient logistics management whilst mitigating mid-term supplier or customer constraints.
• Coordinate import and export processes and ensure compliance with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
• Must have Good knowledge and relationship with Key Shipping Lines in Nigeria to get the best freight rates for the SAA Exports
• Ensure accurate documentation process and record keeping in compliance to DPS retention policy.
• Manage the daily operational processes and ensure compliance with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
• Answer inquiry on equipment and material availability, delivery times and status of orders so that inquiries are dealt with promptly and accurately.
• Ensure data integrity of all analytics and reports,
• Sourcing & onboarding acceptable HSPs with valid GIT covers
• Knowledgeable on issues related to commodity business such as (Soya beans, paddy rice, maize and their by-products)
• Planning & managing inbound/outbound deliveries
• Maintain a high level and professional relationship with collaborators that will aid in delivering planned strategy

Risk and Control:

• Ensures that issues of Logistics (inbound and outbound) are adequately planned for and mitigations put in place before they occur.

Process Improvement:

• Will continuously ensure processes are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.

Reporting:

• Provides reports of functions on a weekly and periodic basis as may be needed by the Top Management.

Others:

• Any other job that may be assigned by the Head of Logistics

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of HND / BSc in Supply Chain Management, Science, Accounting Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of Second Class Upper
• Shouldn’t be more than 30 years
• Must have worked or worked in a senior-level in supply chain Position with Reputable Companies in Nigeria
• Must have grown within Rank and File to rise to this position
• Should have graduated from a well-known University in Nigeria
• Minimum of 3 Years’ experience in Suppy Chain and Warehousing Management and at least 3 Years in handling the logistics &Warehousing Management for Agro Commodities & Food mainly Edible Oil Industry
• Age: 25 – 30

Competencies Required:

• Should be Heading the Supply chain Function for a Reputable Global Commodity & Food Company
• At least 4 years in handling Logistics and warehousing role
• Should have adequate Knowledge on the logistics Certification Standards.
• Should have adequate Knowledge on the Warehousing
• Should have a meticulous approach and be Good in adhering to Systems and Processes
• Should be willing to travel to Up-Country in Nigeria to ensure System and Process Adherence
• Must be checked on each aspect of Saro Core Values like Integrity, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement & Sense of Urgency
• Should be from a Family with Good Family Values, Ethics and a God-Fearing Attitude
• Good negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience in managing the human and material resources to profitably produce and sell arable crop produce especially cassava roots based on projected costs and returns.