Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Logistics Officer
Company Profile: Petroleum products and goods distribution and transportation company, located in Lusaka’s industrial area.
Summary of Position: A multi-tasking position to support fleet/vehicle maintenance and repairs. To be based in Lusaka but with possible travel to other districts as needed.

Responsibilities
Ensure on-time goods and fuel deliveries to customers by supporting the transportation, distribution, and storage of goods and materials through:
• Keeping record of all inventory, vehicle repairs and conducting follow ups on repairs/works done
• Ensuring that vehicles/trucks fully comply with RTSA and ERB regulations such as valid Road tax, Insurance, Road Service License, etc and these are fully and correctly displayed at all times
• Supervising and overseeing other company staff such as drivers/ mechanics/ welders/ electricians etc during mechanical repairs of company vehicles
• Providing onboarding and mentorship in company processes to other staff including company drivers
• Conducting background and security checks for all workshop employees
• Ensuring that company vehicles/trucks are fully checked before being dispatched
• Leading and coordinating a strategic planning for logistics
• Developing relationships with customers, ensuring all materials are transported on time, understanding customer needs and finding ways to minimize the cost of moving goods and materials
• Organizing the storage and distribution of goods when applicable, ensuring that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost.
• Providing logistical support and overseeing the overall logistical processes in supporting the transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods.
• Managing cost of transporting goods, organizing goods delivery schedules & routes, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, and making sure that drivers are aware of their duties.
• Compiling reports about particular incidents, events, or updates about an important issue for the business
• Solving conflicts and addressing issues that could occur between the company and the customer or other entities

Requirements and Qualifications
• Minimum of diploma in Business, Sales/Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience, preferably in a petroleum and/or transportation environment
• Possess a personal vehicle (own transport to office) and hold a valid driver’s certificate
• Ability to establish and nurture beneficial business relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Capability to negotiate with and influence others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in warehouse supervision will be added advantage
• Proven ability to lead a team
• Organized, results-oriented with good analytical skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work outside scheduled working hours if needed
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve problems
• Capable of prioritizing and managing heavy workflow to optimize time and resources and meet deadlines Independently with ease and efficiency
• Petroleum/transportation industry knowledge will be an added advantage
• Understanding of vehicles/trucks mechanics and repairs will be added advantage
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
If you meet these requirements and are interested, send an application cover letter stating the position being applied for and the expected net salary (take-home) including a CV to recruitment062022@yahoo.com by 10:00am Tuesday, 21st June, 2024

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