Oando Plc is Recruiting Fresh Graduate - Logistics Officer

Position: Logistics Officer

Date Published Jan 11, 2011

Closing Date Jan 25, 2011

Oando PLC is currently seeking a Logistics Officer to Support transaction planning and processing efforts to ensure all Logistics activities are delivered in the most cost effective manner.

(Note: All candidates with less than 3 years post NYSC will be required to pass an aptitude test before they can be considered for interview)


SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop and Executes logistics and freight plans to support business and operational needs based on requirements stated in the business plans and budgets of individual entities and departments.

· Makes useful recommendations for cost savings for more efficient and effective delivery methods. Manage the delivery process to minimize additional costs (i.e. demurrage).

· Supports procurement contract negotiation efforts as may be required from time to time; with supervision, negotiates favourable basic vendor agreements.

· Works to effectively remove any obstacles to ensure optimal delivery of services to the highest standards thereby achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

· Management of request for quote (RFQ) or call for tender (CFT) process to obtain appropriate proposals/quotes from logistic vendors.

· Carries out vendors’ performance appraisal with support on key logistic vendors

· Preparation of purchase requests, LPOs, and work orders related to imports and exports thus working out the best logistics.

· Liaise with Finance dept and local banks on opening of LCs for imports and payment of clearing fees and duties and collection of necessary paperwork for import/export.

· Co-coordinating imports/exports with agents and local authorities

· Ensures Container deposit refund are remitted in cases where the company makes financial commitment

· Process the timely renewal of the ETLS Certificate and other regulatory agencies permits such as NAFDAC, SON etc.

· Verifies custom clearing agents bills as well as other bills that may be presented by other stakeholders including shipping companies.

· Produces/provides periodic updates and required management reports covering service ordering, order tracking, purchase orders and contracts, service order delivery scheduling and costs.

· Works to effectively remove any obstacles to ensure optimal delivery of services to the highest standards thereby achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

· With appropriate direction, assesses, and resolves service delivery issues; supports the negotiation of successful resolutions to problems or customer concerns.

· Surveys customers to assess process and team performance; benchmarks other organisations (locally and internationally) for process ideas and solutions for achieving significant improvements in the quality of logistics support.

REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum of a 2nd class lower

· 2 – 4 years work experience, within a reputable and structured organization preferably an FCMG or Oil and Gas multinational; prior General Administration experience is an advantage

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified applicants should apply online

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