Logistics Operational Officer
Karisa Consults Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
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Position Overview:
- As a Logistics , you will manage logistics processes, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to optimize resource utilization, minimize costs, and meet customer demand.
- Your role involves planning, organizing, and controlling logistics activities to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and implement logistics strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize supply chain efficiency, minimize costs, and improve service levels.
- Plan and coordinate logistics operations, including transportation, distribution, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
- Manage transportation activities, including carrier selection, routing, scheduling, and freight negotiation, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to customers or distribution centers.
- Monitor and track shipments, orders, and inventory levels using logistics management systems or software, ensuring real-time visibility and control over logistics operations.
- Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and carriers to ensure on-time delivery of materials, components, or finished goods, resolving issues and mitigating risks to minimize disruptions.
- Optimize warehouse operations, layout, and storage systems to maximize space utilization, minimize inventory holding costs, and improve order picking and packing efficiency.
- Implement inventory management techniques, such as ABC analysis, cycle counting, and just-in-time (JIT) inventory control, to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and carrying costs.
- Lead and supervise logistics teams, including warehouse staff, transportation coordinators, and inventory controllers, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure performance and productivity.
- Conduct performance analysis and KPI tracking for logistics operations, measuring key metrics such as on-time delivery, fill rate, inventory turnover, and transportation costs, and implementing improvements or corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry regulations governing transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities, maintaining documentation and records as required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, manufacturing, sales, and customer service, to align logistics activities with business goals, forecasts, and production schedules.
- Evaluate and select logistics service providers, carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners, negotiating contracts, rates, and service level agr...