Procurement & Logistics Assistant at Karsto Global Resources Limited

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly qualified Logistics Officer to join our team.
• As a Logistics Officer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of logistical operations, ensuring the efficient flow of goods, materials, and resources.
• You are also required to manage transportation, warehousing, inventory control, and the timely delivery of goods in a safe and timely manner.

Main task and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, purchasing, receiving and delivering of materials to client.
• Undertake route planning, taking into consideration passenger needs and traffic conditions.
• Collect and deliver materials, staffs and clients to and from their required destination.
• Responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of their vehicles in a clean and tidy condition.
• Report any accidents and vehicle damage, and possible offences under the Road Traffic Acts as well as all matters affecting the efficiency and day-to-day running of the transport service.
• Ensure that the company vehicle is in order before embarking on any journey.
• Stop any work that can potentially harm people, assets or the environment.
• Coordinate deliveries, vehicles, loads and journeys.
• Track goods and personnel movement.
• Develop and confirm schedules.
• Plan for and negotiate technical difficulties.
• Prepare all necessary paperwork for each journey/delivery.
• Liaise with staff when the need arises.
• Monitor the status of incoming supplies, and correspondence with suppliers.
• Liaise with users/customers in order to organize reception of goods. If goods are not going directly to user/customer, the assistant will organize safe reception in the organization’s warehouses.
• Liaise with Material Controller to receive goods.
• Ensure proper and timely mobilization and demobilisation of materials as required.
• Inspect goods before project commencement to give report.
• Monthly inspection of materials with Material Controller and HSE Department.
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses in accordance with procedures.
• Make and receive waybill.
• Take charge of inventory.
• Service equipment and tools.

Requirements / Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics operations.
• Degree in Distribution, Logistics, Transportation, or any relevant discipline.
• Proven working experience in a similar role in an organization within Lagos State.
• Conversant knowledge of routes in Lagos and its environs.
• Strong knowledge of road safety rules and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Should reside in Lekki Phase 1 or its environ

Abilities:

• Ability to handle long-distance trips and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good team working skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to details.
• Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good negotiating and motivation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Strength and stamina to spend a lot of time standing and lifting heavy packages.