OANDO Plc Jobs Recruitment for Logistic Officer: Fresh Graduate

Job Position: LOGISTICS OFFICER
Department: Procurement & Services
Date Published: 11^th January, 2011
Closing Date: 25^th January, 2011

Job Descriptions:
Oando Plc is currently seeking a Logistics Officer to Support transaction planning and processing efforts to ensure all Logistics activities are delivered in the most cost effective manner.
Note: All candidates with less than 3 years post NYSC will be required to pass an aptitude test before they can be considered for interview.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
-Develop and Executes logistics and freight plans to support business and operational needs based on requirements stated in the business plans and budgets of individual entities and departments;
-Makes useful recommendations for cost savings for more efficient and effective delivery methods. Manage the delivery process to minimize additional costs (i.e. demurrage);
-Supports procurement contract negotiation efforts as may be required from time to time; with supervision, negotiates favourable basic vendor agreements;
-Works to effectively remove any obstacles to ensure optimal delivery of services to the highest standards thereby achieving high levels of customer satisfaction;
-Management of request for quote (RFQ) or call for tender (CFT) process to obtain appropriate proposals/quotes from logistic vendors;
-Carries out vendors’ performance appraisal with support on key logistic vendors;
-Preparation of purchase requests, LPOs, and work orders related to imports and exports thus working out the best logistics;
-Liaise with Finance dept and local banks on opening of LCs for imports and payment of clearing fees and duties and collection of necessary paperwork for import/export;
-Co-coordinating imports/exports with agents and local authorities;
-Ensures Container deposit refund are remitted in cases where the company makes financial commitment;
-Process the timely renewal of the ETLS Certificate and other regulatory agencies permits such as NAFDAC, SON etc.;
-Verifies custom clearing agents bills as well as other bills that may be presented by other stakeholders including shipping companies;
-Produces/provides periodic updates and required management reports covering service ordering, order tracking, purchase orders and contracts, service order delivery scheduling and costs;
-Works to effectively remove any obstacles to ensure optimal delivery of services to the highest standards thereby achieving high levels of customer satisfaction;
-With appropriate direction, assesses, and resolves service delivery issues; supports the negotiation of successful resolutions to problems or customer concerns;
-Surveys customers to assess process and team performance; benchmarks other organisations (locally and internationally) for process ideas and solutions for achieving significant improvements in the quality of logistics support.


Requirements
-Minimum of a 2nd class lower;
2 – 4 years work experience, within a reputable and structured organization preferably an FCMG or Oil and Gas multinational; prior General Administration experience is an advantage.

Method of Application:
Interested and qualified applicants should apply online.

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