Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Logistics Officer
Overview
Ensuring cost efficient, prompt & safe delivery of goods.
Varlostyle Logistics Limited is in the business of transporting a wide range of goods within Zambia and internationally. To expand its operations, the company is urgently looking for a dynamic, highly qualified and experienced individual for employment as a Logistics Officer.

Job Purpose:
The logistics officer will be responsible for the planning, oversight, management and coordination of logistics to ensure smooth accomplishment of day to day company operations and/ or projects.

Candidate Profile:
• Proven experience in logistics management.
• Proficiency in logistics and inventory management software
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• In-depth understanding of transport logistics.
• Ability to work well with others
• Attention to detail

Key responsibilities:
• Fleet management (i.e., keeping costs reasonable, maximizing profitability, and minimizing risk).
Support the organization of driver logistics before, during and after return from assignments.
• Ensure all cargo documentation, packaging, labeling and marking requirements, and all border clearance requirements have been met.
• Initiate and supervise routine periodic maintenance of company vehicles.
• Supervise insurance for vehicles, personnel and other company assets.
• Coordinate warehousing and stock management.
• Design and/ or revise company logistic guidelines to ensure continuous improvement.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications;
• Minimum of a diploma in Transport and Logistics, Business Administration or related field from a reputable institution of higher learning.
• Must have minimum 2 years’ experience in the transport and logistics industry.
• Possession of a driver’s license is desirable but not a must.
• Ability to communicate in English.
Location of Assignment
The location of assignment is Lusaka, Zambia.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Send electronic submissions of your CV and cover letter to varlostylelogistics@safrica.com by 21st May, 2022 at 23:59 hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please include clearly the position in the subject line of the email (E.g., Frank Zulu_Logistics Officer).
Please ensure that you mention www.gozambiajobs.com as the source of this job advertisement when applying for this role.

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