Senior Logistics Officer at Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy

Job Description

Description:

Job Purpose
The Senior 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, 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 Country Manager – Zambia 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 Logistics Manager 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 Experience

BS/BA Degree in Procurements and Logistics related field
Must have a minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience in fuels operations, transportation/fleet management, truck maintenance and fleet procurement management
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role and/or Sales or customer service experience
Experience using ERP software is an advantage.
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage
Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
Proven experience in 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 : [email protected] and Copy-in [email protected]

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