Senior Logistics Officer at Sayed Farms Limited

Job Reference: SLO2025014

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of logistics/fleet management, ensuring timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Coordination with truck Drivers and organizing the receiving process for raw materials delivered by suppliers, including prioritizing arrivals.
• Customer Truck Management for instance to maintain an efficient truck schedule to ensure that first come, first dispatched.
• Weighbridge Monitoring & recording truck weights before and after offloading raw materials.
• Overseeing the security team to ensure compliance with company instructions and procedures.
• Managing the parking arrangements for suppliers and customer trucks, both inside and outside the factory premises.
• Coordination with the Quality Control staff to facilitate sampling and testing of received raw materials from the suppliers.
• Develop and implement strategies for inventory control, warehouse layout optimization, and stock accuracy.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including transportation, route planning, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards across all logistics and warehouse activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to achieve cost efficiency.
• Handle escalations related to logistics challenges and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory, logistics performance, and cost analysis for senior management review.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred
• 8 - 10 years of experience in a similar role within the FMCG sector and preferably from Feedmill companies.
• Proven track record in warehouse management, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to optimize processes and drive cost savings.
• Proficiency in Fleet Management Systems (FMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CPIM or CSCP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Remuneration
Very attractive.