Job Title: Logistics Officer

Hiring Organisation: BlueBrain Services Ltd (BSL)
Location: Abeokuta, Nigeria
Sector: Agriculture
Job Type: Contract
Career Level: Intermediate
Job Reference: BBR-001002

Deadline for Submission: Mon 31 Oct 2022
Duration: Contract
Job Reference: BBR-001002
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Job Summary

BlueBrain Services Ltd is looking to hire an experienced Logistics Officer that would be responsible for keeping track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency.

About the Hiring Organisation

BlueBrain Services Ltd is one of the leading financial consulting firms managed by experienced corporate professionals in financial services, project management, Legal services, international development services, and human capital development. Our ambition is to deliver quality technical support to private and public sector organizations. We offer bespoke solutions and recent innovations in financial engineering in a bid to make our clients go ahead of their competition.

BlueBrain Services is driven by customer satisfaction with an objective to build long-term partnerships through personal and professional service.

Job Purpose

The Logistics Officer will be responsible for the distribution, and storage of supplies and materials for the project. He/she would be tasked with the responsibility of planning routes, analyzing budgets, and processing shipments during the project.

Job Description
  •       Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
  •       Supervising logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.
  •       Organizing warehouse, labeling goods, plotting routes, and processing shipments.
  •       Researching ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
  •       Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
  •        Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, and transportation
  •       Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
  •       Evaluating budgets and expenditures.
  •       Keep up-to-date on shipping carriers, routes, and rates and any changes to them.
  •       Manage inventory as well as warehouse, transportation, and other logistics processes
  •       Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost
  •       Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements
  •       Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers
  •       Create and manage logistics budget.
  •       Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency
  •       Ensuring all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.
  • Carry out any other duty as may be assigned.
Competencies Required

·       A degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, supply chain, or a relevant field.

·       A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.

·       In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.

·       Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.

·       Knowledge of English and Yoruba is an added advantage.

·       Experience in Agribusiness or farming-related fields will be highly recommended.

·       Strong I.T knowledge and experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

·      Excellent Report Writing skills

·       High level of commitment, honesty, and enthusiasm.

·       Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage competing priorities

·       Excellent problem-solving, and analytical skills.

·       Excellent verbal, and written communication and research skills.

·       Ability to pay attention to detail.

·       Ability to work as a part of a team and independently.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer Clause

BlueBrain Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favouritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.