• Application Deadline:
• Position: Logistics Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Logistics 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Delivery and Transportation:

• Coordinate the timely delivery of goods to customers and between company branches.


• Arrange transportation for goods and ensure the appropriate vehicle is assigned to each delivery.


• Confirm that goods loaded for delivery correspond with the approved waybill, invoice, or dispatch documentation.


• Ensure goods are properly secured before transportation.


• Monitor deliveries from dispatch to final destination.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Prepare, verify, and maintain waybills, delivery notes, transfer documents, and other logistics records.


• Ensure every movement of goods is properly documented and authorized.


• Obtain signed confirmation from customers or receiving branches after delivery.


• Submit completed delivery documents to the appropriate department for filing and reconciliation.

Goods Handling and Handover:

• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods where necessary.


• Ensure goods are counted and checked before leaving the branch and upon arrival at the destination.


• Report shortages, damages, wrong items, or discrepancies immediately to the appropriate supervisor.


• Ensure returned goods are properly documented and handed over to the responsible department.

Vehicle and Driver Coordination:

• Coordinate company drivers, dispatch riders, and third-party transporters where applicable.


• Ensure drivers have the correct delivery instructions and documentation.


• Monitor vehicle movement and ensure vehicles are used strictly for authorized company activities.


• Report vehicle breakdowns, accidents, delays, or other transportation issues immediately.


• Monitor basic vehicle maintenance requirements and escalate major maintenance issues.

Inter-Branch Transfers:

• Coordinate the movement of stock between branches based on approved transfer instructions.


• Confirm that transferred goods match the approved stock transfer documentation.


• Liaise with the sending and receiving branches to ensure proper handover and acknowledgement.

Customer Deliveries:

• Maintain effective communication with customers regarding delivery schedules.


• Ensure deliveries are made to the correct location and recipient.


• Escalate delivery delays or customer-related issues promptly.


• Ensure customers acknowledge receipt of goods after delivery.

Cost and Expense Control:

• Monitor logistics expenses such as transportation, fuel, loading, offloading, and other approved delivery-related costs.


• Ensure logistics expenses are properly authorized and supported with relevant receipts or documentation.


• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary transportation costs without compromising service delivery.

Inventory and Stock Coordination:

• Work closely with the Stock Officer, Inventory Officer, Sales Team, Procurement, and Accounts Department to ensure accurate movement of goods.


• Ensure no goods leave the warehouse or branch without proper authorization and documentation.


• Assist in investigating discrepancies arising from transportation or delivery activities.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all logistics activities comply with company policies and procedures.


• Ensure goods are transported in a manner that minimizes damage or loss.


• Follow all applicable road safety and transportation requirements.


• Immediately report accidents, theft, loss, damage, or suspected fraudulent activities.

Reporting:

• Prepare daily or weekly logistics reports as required.


• Report pending deliveries, completed deliveries, returned goods, vehicle issues, and logistics challenges.


• Maintain accurate records of all deliveries and transfers.


• Provide management with relevant logistics information when requested.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of deliveries.


• Accuracy of goods delivered.


• Reduction in damaged or missing goods.


• Proper documentation of all goods movements.


• Reduction and effective control of logistics costs.


• Proper coordination of drivers and vehicles.


• Customer satisfaction with delivery service.


• Compliance with company logistics procedures.


• Timely submission of logistics reports.


• Zero unauthorized movement of company goods.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of an OND/HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.


• Relevant experience in logistics, distribution, warehouse operations, or building materials/sanitary ware business is an advantage.


• Good organizational and coordination skills.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet delivery deadlines.


• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.


• Basic knowledge of inventory and stock movement procedures.


• Good knowledge of local routes and transportation systems.


• Ability to identify and report discrepancies promptly.

Personal Attributes:

• The Logistics Officer must be responsible, trustworthy, punctual, organized, physically alert, proactive, and safety-conscious.


• The officer must demonstrate integrity when handling company goods, money, documents, vehicles, and customer property.

Authority and Accountability:

• The Logistics Officer is accountable for all logistics activities assigned to them and must not release, transfer, or redirect company goods without proper authorization.


• Any loss, damage, unauthorized movement, falsification of documents, negligence, or failure to report logistics-related incidents may result in disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.