Logistics Officer Job at Saro Agro Allied Limited
- Makurdi, Benue State
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Location: Makurdi, Benue
Employment Type: Full-timeJob 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Ensures that issues of Logistics (inbound and outbound) are adequately planned for and mitigations put in place before they occur.
- Will continuously ensure processes are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.
- Provides reports of functions on weekly and periodic basis as may be needed by the Top Management.
- Any other job that may be assigned by the Head of Logistics
- Minimum of HND/BSC in Supply Chain Management, Science, Accounting, Business Administration / Engineering or relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 3 Years of 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
- 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
- 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.
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