Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Protruck Tradings Ltd is a company involved in the transportation business of dry & refrigerated cargo within Zambia and other neighbouring countries. We are looking for a qualified and committed individual for appointment as Logistics & Distribution Officer to be based in our Lusaka office. .

Key Responsibilities:
• S/he will play a pivotal role in ensuring that goods/services are received from service providers/vendors and are delivered to the districts on time. :
• S/he will ensure that all goods procured are entered in the inventory records and are properly stored in the warehouse and dispatched to the districts with complete documentation in place:
• Ensuring adherence to finance and administrative project policies and procedures, regulations, controls, and reporting systems.
• Receive goods at the warehouse, inspect physical condition (quality and quantity) of the goods upon reception.
• Liaise with technical expert and District Managers to ensure smooth and accurate distribution of the inputs/goods to the districts.
• Develop logistical plans for current operations and logistics contingency plans.
• Assist in conducting quality and cost control checks through regular market surveys of goods and services. • Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
• Track and trace goods while they are en route to their destinations, expediting orders when necessary.
• Examine products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container/vehicle required for storage and transport.
• Evaluate locations for new warehouses or distribution networks to optimise logistics and distribution operations.
• Ensure that logistics files are kept up to date and accurate;
• Monitor and produce monthly fuel consumption reports for vehicles and project generator;
• Coordinate with District Administration and Finance Officers in the district offices ensuring that the delivery, storage and redistribution of supplies and materials is adequate and timely;
• Conduct these and other tasks as required in support of projects goals.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business administration, or Supply Chain Management, or in a related field or equivalent.
• Knowledge: It is important that applicants have an understanding of logistics operations and practices. They must also have extensive work experience in logistics or supply chain management tasks.
• Computer skills: To work as a logistics officer, applicants must have a thorough understanding of MS Office applications and logistics software necessary to conduct research and complete routine/moderately complex tasks.
• Analytical skills: Applicants must be able to assess moderately complex information from multiple sources and draw logical conclusions.
• Interpersonal skills: It is crucial to establish and preserve productive partnerships with clients, suppliers and colleagues by gaining their trust and respect, as well as nurture an effective working relationship with the work team.
• Communication skills: Applicants must be able to communicate with various stakeholders, including customers, colleagues, vendors, etc. It is also vital for composing and delivering responses to customers, attending to complex questions in a clear and concise manner, and reporting the status of assigned tasks.
• Organisational skills: Logistics officers must be able to plan, prioritise, and manage their own activities and office workflow even when working under tight deadlines.
• Client orientation: Applicants must have a customer focus attitude to understand customer requirements, identify clients’ needs, and match them to appropriate solutions, or suggest and implement solutions to customer issues.
• Flexibility: Logistics officers must be willing and able to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities that may require extended hours.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowing other local languages is an added advantage

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business administration

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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