• Application Deadline: Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Logistics Assistant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Basic Responsibilities

• Coordinate with different clearing agents, to ensure no demurrage, effectiveness, productivity, for internal/external customer satisfaction.


• Processes orders and optimize Shipping, Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Insurance, and Clearance resulting in cost efficiencies timely delivery.

Scope of Accountability

• Support Procurement Head and Business Unit management with cost effective and timely logistics services.


• Coordinate, facilitate and optimize Shipping, Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Insurance, and Clearance to provide high level service achieving both Internal/external customers’ satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, administer, and coordinate logistics activities of the full order cycle- from start to finish, to avoid demurrage, ensure meeting deadlines and satisfying customers.


• Initiate customs clearing through GCNET system.


• Coordinate with internal/external customers to understand and fulfil their requirements.


• Release shipping documents after careful revision to avoid delays and extra costs.


• Communicate with shipping lines and freight forwarders to ensure prompt delivery.


• Maintain an updated tracking sheet for all shipments, identify gaps, provide solutions, and share updates with stakeholders.


• Address problems or complaints that may arise quickly and report complex issues to management.


• Classify importations on the right HS Code to avoid extra VAT and other statutory payments.


• Fill proper customs’ documents and releasing them for change of ownership on request.


• Provide all associated cost on each consignment to enable accurate calculation of landed cost for each importation.


• Comply with all regulations, laws, and policies to ensure smooth process.


• Maintain accurate records and accounts of deliveries through sound audit procedures.

Key Performance Indicators

• Proper classification of importation HS codes


• Timely clearance of importation to avoid demurrage


• Accurate accountability of cost on each consignment

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing & Supply

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in similar role.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of incoterms


• Solid exposure to documentary credits and LC.


• Strong organizational, problem‐solving, and analytical skills.


• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

Good Negotiation Skills.

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.


• Acute attention to detail.


• Effective Time Management with demonstrated ability to Manage tasks effectively.


• Strong computer skills (use of Microsoft Office Products- Word, Excel, Power Point…).

Leadership Competencies:

• Possess personal qualities of Integrity, Respect, and Commitment to corporate values and mission.


• Leadership- Focus on goals; commitment to drive execution.


• Change leadership- demonstrate positive attitude towards change; embrace and cascade change in own area.


• Talent development- develop self and share expertise and feedback with others.


• High energy with strong drive to achieve objectives; proactive to anticipate and overcome obstacles; high commitment and accountability for own work.


• Customer orientation, to meet customer expectations and build win-win long term relations.


• Communication, Collaboration abilities- carry on clear and effective written and verbal communication; demonstrate objectivity, openness and acceptance of others ideas.

Languages:

• Fluency in languages: English, French is a plus.