Junior Logistics Officer
K.Mikedem General Import & Export
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Junior Logistics Officer
About the Company
K.Mikedem General Import and Export, along with sister companies KKGW, KROTAJ, and Porchlight, has been engaged in successful import and export operations for over twenty years in Ethiopia. The company specializes in exporting sesame, oilseeds, and spices, while serving as a primary importer of home supply materials, particularly electronics. The company operates with a core social responsibility model embedded in its business practices.
Position Overview
- Title: Junior Logistics Officer
- Category: Import
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Salary: Negotiable
- Number of Openings: 1
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare bank permits, invoices, and packing lists for import and export shipments
- Maintain communication with logistics departments, airlines, banks, and governmental offices
- Lead logistics and operations department activities
- Arrange sales contracts and shipment schedules with complete documentation
- Communicate with international buyers and suppliers regarding shipment schedules and status
- Interact with third-party logistics service providers
- Audit freight costs and documentation
- Ensure all payments are processed on time
- Create packing lists and update shipment information in the database
- Organize files both manually and electronically
- Monitor and facilitate repair orders
- Coordinate deliveries
- Ensure all documents are delivered to customers and airlines
- Handle flight booking and follow-up
- Prepare annual and quarterly work plans and report progress weekly
- Assist sister companies and other departments as needed
- Perform other duties assigned by the department or organization