Logistics Officer

Responsibilities:

• Identifying reliable and cost-effective shipping agents for our logistics requirements
• Route freight to provide the most economical transport of goods and to meet customer or other requirements
• Negotiating of possible SLA agreements with shipping agents
• Issuing request for quotes (RFQs) for freight as necessary from established freight vendors
• Make decisions based on service quality, price, transit-time, etc
• Minimizing transport and packaging costs as much as possible
• Liaising with the finance department on advanced payments, invoices due, urgent payments, etc
• Providing required information to insurance brokers to cover marine cargo insurance
• Generating purchase orders for freight and obtaining necessary approval signatures
• Track, trace, and update the status of incoming/outgoing shipments
• Inspect through third parties’ freight upon arrival, document any signs of damage, and resolve freight claims in a timely manner
• Inputting of stock
• Registration on NSO data / CMR’s etc
• Verify receipt of purchased goods from suppliers, locate products, process paperwork, and complete all necessary transactions according to established procedures
• Courier planning (incoming/outgoing)
• Coordinate preparation of products, spare parts, return parts, and other items for shipment following established procedures for packaging, crating, boxing, bundling, wrapping, strapping, and labelling
• Submission of non-conformity claims in cases of damages or lost/missing items
• Maintain freight expenditure within set budgets
• Filing necessary documentation by adhering to the departments’ SOPs
• Provide support to the procurement function when necessary and contribute to minimising OpEx.

Essential requirements:

• A diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• Proven experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain coordination, ideally in a similar role
• Familiarity with import/export regulations, incoterms, and international shipping procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Microsoft D365 is considered a plus).

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package 
• Continuous development and mentoring 
• Flexible working arrangement 
• Health insurance 
• Employee referral scheme 
• Monthly treats 
• Employee discounts.