• Application Deadline:
• Position: Logistics Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Job Description

• You will be the one to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods.


• A great asset for a Logistics Coordinator is their communication and negotiation skills.


• They are also well-versed in supply management principles and practices.


• The ideal candidate will have great record-keeping abilities and a customer-oriented approach.


• The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations.


• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers.


• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.


• understand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerce.


• Ensure premises, assets and communication ways are used effectively.


• Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures.


• Recruit and coordinate logistics staff (e.g. truck drivers) according to availabilities and requirements.


• Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs.


• Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction.


• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements.


• Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc.


• Prepare accurate reports for upper management.


• continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures.


• implement health and safety procedures.


• manage staff training issues.


• motivate other members of the team.


• set objectives.


• plan and manage projects.


• work on new supply strategies.


• plan vehicle routes.


• use specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services - this may be a requirement in some roles.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as logistics coordinator.


• Experience in customer service will be appreciated.


• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.


• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP).


• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• BSc/HND in business administration, supply chain management or relevant field.