Senior Transport and Logistics Officer X 08

Job description

Description:

Job Purpose
The Transport and Logistic Officer  will be responsible for implementation of all activities related to asset management, facility management, fleet management, warehousing, logistics quality control. Supervise logistics and warehouse staff, fleet, bus and truck drivers and facilities staff.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Ensure proper reporting of all logistics activities in a timely manner and in line with financial control mechanisms for procurement and support management of stock, and assets.
Consolidate and review the monthly logistics reports documenting action points and timelines to achieve them as well as follow-ups
Manage the fleet procurement, rental and leasing processes, as well as the fleet maintenance and operations support areas, ensuring high fleet availability, performance, and user satisfaction at lowest possible cost
Assist Transport and Logistics Manager in developing annual budgets and operation plans
Implement industry best practice repair and preventive maintenance programs to minimize total cost of ownership while maximizing asset life
Ensure that all vehicles and equipment in the fleet are properly maintained, registered, licensed, tested and, to the extent appropriate, operated in accordance with federal, state and local regulations
Assist the Transport and Logistics Managerr in providing inductions and updates on logistics policy, procedures and processes.
Together with the support of the logistics manager, develop performance objectives and indicators as well as personal development goals.
Support in managing the incoming and outgoing stock according to the warehousing and stock Management standards.
Support the appropriate storage and physical condition of stocks according to their specific requirements
Assist in ensuring all stock are accounted for and dispatched with appropriate and relevant documentations and authorizations.
Assist to build capacity, training and coaching junior logistics colleagues.
Assist in ensuring that all project supplies are tracked using appropriate variables/criteria from point of dispatch to distribution/delivery
Assist in ensuring all stock movements are documented using standard documents (GRNs, Waybills, Stock Releases, Stock Cards, Stock Reports)

Required Skills

Strong organizational skills
Customer service and communication skills
Attention to Detail
Trustworthy
Team Player
Sober Minded
Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experiences

Diploma in Transport and Logistics or related field
Must have a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in transportation/fleet management
Working experience of managing a fleet of Buses and trucks will be a plus
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a supervisory role and/or Sales or customer service experience
Must have proven experience in Luggage management
Experience using ERP software is an advantage.
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage
Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
Proven experience in ticketing/ creating shipping/delivery routes and schedules
Good experience in tracking shipment progress
Must be a member of CIPS/CILT

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

If you meet the minimum hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to : jobs@bemconsult.com and Copy-in bemconsult8@gmail.com  

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