Logistics Officer is needed at Action Against Hunger
JOB TITLE: Logistics Officer
LOCATION: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Logistics Deputy Head of Department
Objective 1
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- Lead the process of importation of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF)
Tasks and Objectives:
- Draft requisite PL(s) timely and follow up subsequently on its approval with the various units/ departments.
- Ensure that all documentation required for customs clearance (Import Duty Exemption Certificate Waiver, NAFDAC Import Permit, Pre-Arrival Assessment Report) are in place.
- Support in the request process for IDEC, NAFDAC Import Permit, NAFDAC No Objection Waiver, and SONCAP Certification (for SON regulated products).
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders (Custom clearing agents, 3PLs, etc.) on the timely clearance and scheduling of deliveries based on the supply plan.
- Support in the activity of tracking and communicating with the respective stakeholders as it relates to the importation, clearing, delivery, and reception of RUTF.
- Report any delays, changes, or irregularities observed with the schedules, deliveries, and documentation.
Objective 2
- Facilitate the local procurement of RUTF
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Based on the supply plan, draft PL(s) timely and follow up its approval with the various units/ departments.
- Follow up with the procurement team on the ordering and contractual setup leading to the local procurement of RUTF.
- Actively communicate and track orders in-line with delivery schedules and purchase orders issued.
- Coordinate deliveries to all warehouses in BAY states based on pre-determined schedules
- Communicate timely any delays, changes and bottlenecks to relevant stakeholders
Objective 3
- Provide coordination on transportation of RUTF
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop a delivery schedule in line with the supply plan
- Monitor and provide visibility and coordination into the delivery schedule for inbound commodities to BAY states
- Communicate deliveries (local and international) timely to relevant stakeholders (PM, warehouse team, Security and safety team)
- Liaise with 3PLs on the inbound shipment as well as delivery schedules to BAY states.
- Flag any irregularities, delays, and bottlenecks experienced with 3Pls
Objective 4
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Monitor 3PL’s (third party logistics agent) performance using KPIs to determine quality and delivery.
- Monitor commodity requirements to identify potential supply chain disruptions and make re-allocation decisions in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct periodic reconciliation exercise in line with the PPP and submit to the PM
- Develop and submit biweekly sitrep of your work
- Prepare and analyze monthly report for dissemination to relevant stakeholders
Qualifications
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Administration, or related field of study.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience required on importation processes and procedures, 3rd Party Logistics management, transportation, and warehousing.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Post-NYSC work experience in Supply Chain or Logistics, preferably with an International NGO.
- Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Approachable, diplomatic, able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment.
- Excellent computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, a strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be a mature, self-motivated, problem-solving individual with high levels of initiative;
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices.
- Excellent people skills; Demonstrate a high level of initiative, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be flexible and can work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred:
- Training on supply chain management preferred.
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer software – MS Office and Excel especially.
- Highly organized, with exceptional time management skills to complete a wide variety of tasks.
- Pays close attention to details.
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Job Features
Job Category | Logistics / Transportation/ Supply |
Salary | NGN 236,585 per month |