• Application Deadline:
• Position: Logistics Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Job Description

• The logistics officer is expected to be hardworking, motivated and well-organised individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations. The jobholder will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of a company’s supply chain, from preparation to transportation to delivery in his/her location.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the Local Logistics Target for Both In-Bound & Out-Bound for SAA Key Crops in his/her location


• To Seamlessly manage the Supply Chain Documentation Requirement for SAA Key Crops


• Developing and Fostering Sustainable and Strategic Partnership with Transporters to get the best Local Haulage Cost Devising & Implementing the Warehousing & Procurement Quality Strategy for Saro Agro Allied


• To Manage the Warehousing Loss for SAA Key Crops within the Budgeted Parameters of the concerned location


• Driving the Warehousing, Offloading & Logistics Target on a Daily, Weekly & Monthly Basis


• Manage end-to-end logistics process that capitalizes on risk mitigation opportunities and savings for the business.


• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks.


• Engage in cross-functional and cross-business unit interactions to ensure a dependable and efficient logistics management whilst mitigating mid-term supplier or customer constraints.


• Coordinate import and export processes and ensure compliances with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.


• Must have Good knowledge and relationship with Key Shipping Lines in Nigeria to get the best freight rates for the SAA Exports


• Ensure accurate documentation process and record keeping in compliance to DPS retention policy.


• Manage the daily operational processes and ensure compliances with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.


• Answer inquiry on equipment and material availability, delivery times and status of orders so that inquiries are dealt with promptly and accurately.


• Ensure data integrity of all analytics and reports,


• Sourcing & onboarding acceptable HSPs with valid GIT covers


• Knowledgeable on issues related to commodity business such as (Soya beans, paddy rice, maize and their by-products)


• Planning & managing inbound/outbound deliveries


• Maintain an high level and professional relationship with collaborators that will aid in delivering planned strategy

Risk and Control:

• Ensures that issues of Logistics (inbound and outbound) are adequately planned for and mitigations put in place before they occur.

Process Improvement:

• Will continuously ensure processes are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.

Reporting:

• Provides reports of functions on weekly and periodic basis as may be needed by the Top Management.

Others:

• Any other job that may be assigned by the Head of Logistics

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of HND/BSC in Supply Chain Management, Science, Accounting, Business Administration / Engineering or relevant discipline.


• Minimum of Second Class Upper


• Shouldn’t be more than 30 years.


• Must have worked or working in a senior level in supply chain Position with Reputable Companies in Nigeria


• Must have grown within Rank and File to rise to this position.


• Should have graduated from a well-known University in Nigeria


• Minimum of 3 Years’ experience in Supply Chain and Warehousing Management and at least 3 Years in handling the logistics &Warehousing Management for Agro Commodities & Food mainly Edible Oil Industry

Compentencies Required:

• Should be Heading the Supply chain Function for a Reputable Global Commodity & Food Company


• At least 4 years in handling Logistics and warehousing role


• Should have adequate Knowledge on the logistics Certification Standards .


• Should have adequate Knowledge on the Warehousing


• Should have meticulous approach and Good in adhering to Systems and Processes


• Should be willing to travel to Up-Country in Nigeria to ensure System and Process Adherence


• Must be checked on each aspect of Saro Core Values like Integrity, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement & Sense of Urgency


• Should be from a Family with Good Family Values, Ethics and God-Fearing Attitude


• Good negotiation and analytical skills.


• Experience in managing the human and material resources to profitablyproduce and sell arable crop produce especially cassava roots based on projected costs and returns.


• Age: 25 - 30.