Assistant Logistics Manager at DexNova Consulting Limited

Job Summary

We are seeking a Logistics Officer to oversee the end-to-end movement of goods, including procurement follow-ups, expediting, vendor management, warehousing, transportation, and import/export documentation. The role ensures all materials are delivered on time, in full, and in compliance with local and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Expediting & Order Tracking

• Maintain and update expediting sheets for all purchase orders, tracking order status from confirmation to delivery
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely production, packaging, and shipment
• Escalate delays and recommend recovery plans to avoid disruptions
• Coordinate with procurement to adjust delivery schedules where necessary

Import & Export Coordination

• Liaise with customs agents, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and regulatory bodies
• Track shipments from origin to destination, ensuring clearance and delivery within agreed timelines
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian customs regulations and international shipping standards

Vendor & Logistics Partners Management

• Manage relationships with logistics service providers (freight forwarders, clearing agents, transporters, warehousing partners)
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance using KPIs such as delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and service quality
• Source new logistics vendors and negotiate competitive rates for transportation, customs clearing, and warehousing
• Resolve vendor disputes and ensure adherence to contractual terms

Transportation & Distribution

• Schedule and coordinate deliveries to customers, project sites, or branches
• Monitor vehicle movement via trackers to ensure security and timely delivery

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate logistics records, including shipment trackers, vendor databases, and cost logs
• Prepare weekly and monthly logistics performance reports
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies