Logistic Officer

Job summary:

position holder will be responsible for supporting the coordination, planning, and execution, and monitoring of supply chain operations in an organization.

Main Responsibility

• Plan warehouses and distribution centers for efficiency in both operations and capacity
• Build and maintain good relationships with clients and vendors;
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities;
• Use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle;
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers and customers;
• Provide support to the Sales Department in servicing clients as required
• Provide suggestions within the area of responsibility to Logistics Manager as needed
• Keeping an accurate record of the process and analyzing performance;
• Coordinate and track the movement of goods through logistic pathways;
• Proactively engage suppliers in identifying issues, resolutions and opportunities;
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers as required;
• Maintain service quality throughout the logistic processes;
• Stay current with knowledge of dispatch, logistics planning, and effective supplier management
• Other tasks as required and assigned.

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related fields

Additional skills:

• Strong ability to perform well with deadlines;
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Office computer software experience
• Good team player;
• Fast learner that can work with minimum supervision
• Strong planning and analysis skills;
• Knowledge of Pastel, MS Office package
• Knowledge of logistics systems;

Working experience:

• 4+ years experience in related fields