Transport Officer - Oregun at Food Concepts Plc

Job description:

• Ensures that stock gets to their destinations safely, on time, and in the most cost-effective way.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

• Planning and supervising the shipments from production to the end-user
• Scheduling daily and weekly routes
• Tracking orders using functional systems (e.g. barcodes, phone calls, e-maps, and tracking software)
• Monitor and report on transportation costs
• Ensure shipping documents are properly filed
• Report maintenance and repair needs for vehicles and equipment
• Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods
• Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules, and completed orders
• Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation
• Stay up-to-date with safety regulations
• Ensure and document dispatched and received stocks
• organizing meetings with the vendors for updates, service improvements, negotiations, and other logistics-related matters
• Representing the company in transport/logistics calls as assigned

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of supply chain tracks
• Knowledge of Cost management principles
• Knowledge of warehouse legislation, as well as policies and procedures
• Knowledge of dispatching orders and tracking vehicles
• Knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations
• Knowledge of QSR/Food Industry trends/ practices

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration or any related discipline is required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the Food Industry/ FMCG