Logistics Officer Job at BBOXX Limited

BBOXX is generating impact by improving customers’ quality of life through provision of affordable, clean and reliable energy solutions. Today, we offer pay-as-you-go solar power. Our aim is to expand rapidly to provide other modern utility services, such as cooking, internet access and water. We are constantly searching and realising innovative solutions to provide the best value services to our customers.

At the heart of BBOXX is our pioneering management platform, called BBOXX Pulse, which continuously collects data and insights, enabling us to provide our services to previously unreachable populations. BBOXX has installed more than 150,000 solar home systems, with a strong presence in Rwanda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Togo. BBOXX have over 600 employees across 9 global offices Rwanda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Togo, with its head office in the UK and its manufacturing operations based in China.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Logistics Officer

Requisition ID: req1318
Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: Logistics Manager

Role Brief

• Overseeing shipments and delivery of goods and warehouse management

Key Responsibilities

• Control operational activities of the warehouse
• Overseeing transportation of goods from the warehouse location to shops and the reverse logistics
• Analyze shops and DC demand in the region and advise the manager accordingly
• Activate control units at the distribution center
• Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs.
• Keep logs and records of warehouse stock by ensuring correct use of the inventory management tool.
• Maintain and update accurate stock levels in the DC
• Production of reports and develop corporate metrics as and when required
• Oversee and monitor availability of stock to reduce stock shortage in the distribution center and shops.
• Work in accordance with all internal policies and procedures
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures and use all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

Description of Tasks

•  Design and implement an optimized logistics route for the region
• Be responsible for the full information about the stocks in the warehouse
• Arrange and prepare product picking lists to shops as per planned route
• Ensure timely delivery of the stock to all shops in the region
• Conduct stock management system audit and utilization and suggest improvements to the manager
• Give full details/information of all received items highlighting new models/versions to the manager.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all transactions and physical movement of materials from receipt to stocking, to distribution.
• Implement corrective actions to maintain stock levels accuracy in the warehouse
• Design stockroom layout and other storage areas considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.

Qualifications

•  A Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain or other related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics
• Knowledge of logistics systems
• Attention to details
• Quality management skills
• Understanding of local transportation issues
• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills.
• Mature, self-initiative and positive attitude
• Ability to respond and communicate effectively to departmental needs.