Logistics Officer

Sanitary Wares Limited is a dealer in Sanitary Wares having branches scattered around in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Delivery and Transportation:

• Coordinate the timely delivery of goods to customers and between company branches.
• Arrange transportation for goods and ensure the appropriate vehicle is assigned to each delivery.
• Confirm that goods loaded for delivery correspond with the approved waybill, invoice, or dispatch documentation.
• Ensure goods are properly secured before transportation.
• Monitor deliveries from dispatch to final destination.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Prepare, verify, and maintain waybills, delivery notes, transfer documents, and other logistics records.
• Ensure every movement of goods is properly documented and authorized.
• Obtain signed confirmation from customers or receiving branches after delivery.
• Submit completed delivery documents to the appropriate department for filing and reconciliation.

Goods Handling and Handover:

• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods where necessary.
• Ensure goods are counted and checked before leaving the branch and upon arrival at the destination.
• Report shortages, damages, wrong items, or discrepancies immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensure returned goods are properly documented and handed over to the responsible department.

Vehicle and Driver Coordination:

• Coordinate company drivers, dispatch riders, and third-party transporters where applicable.
• Ensure drivers have the correct delivery instructions and documentation.
• Monitor vehicle movement and ensure vehicles are used strictly for authorized company activities.
• Report vehicle breakdowns, accidents, delays, or other transportation issues immediately.
• Monitor basic vehicle maintenance requirements and escalate major maintenance issues.

Inter-Branch Transfers:

• Coordinate the movement of stock between branches based on approved transfer instructions.
• Confirm that transferred goods match the approved stock transfer documentation.
• Liaise with the sending and receiving branches to ensure proper handover and acknowledgement.

Customer Deliveries:

• Maintain effective communication with customers regarding delivery schedules.
• Ensure deliveries are made to the correct location and recipient.
• Escalate delivery delays or customer-related issues promptly.
• Ensure customers acknowledge receipt of goods after delivery.

Cost and Expense Control:

• Monitor logistics expenses such as transportation, fuel, loading, offloading, and other approved delivery-related costs.
• Ensure logistics expenses are properly authorized and supported with relevant receipts or documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary transportation costs without compromising service delivery.

Inventory and Stock Coordination:

• Work closely with the Stock Officer, Inventory Officer, Sales Team, Procurement, and Accounts Department to ensure accurate movement of goods.
• Ensure no goods leave the warehouse or branch without proper authorization and documentation.
• Assist in investigating discrepancies arising from transportation or delivery activities.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all logistics activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure goods are transported in a manner that minimizes damage or loss.
• Follow all applicable road safety and transportation requirements.
• Immediately report accidents, theft, loss, damage, or suspected fraudulent activities.

Reporting:

• Prepare daily or weekly logistics reports as required.
• Report pending deliveries, completed deliveries, returned goods, vehicle issues, and logistics challenges.
• Maintain accurate records of all deliveries and transfers.
• Provide management with relevant logistics information when requested.

Salary
N100,000 - N175,000 / month.