Logistics Officer Job at BURN Nigeria

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. We are working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. Our team of 900 people - 51% of whom are women - is on track to produce and sell over 150,000 stoves per month in 2022 at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Logistics Officer 

Job Location: Kano
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a logistics officer based in Kano, Nigeria who will play a crucial role in managing the import and export logistics for the organization.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and analytical skills, have knowledge of customs clearance procedures, and contribute to the overall efficiency of BURN Manufacturing's logistics operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Bid analysis of import and export quotes for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Process export documents for all shipments of products out of Nigeria.
• Track all inbound and outbound shipments including courier from point of dispatch to receipt, update status and maintain records of the same. Communicate and update stakeholders about shipment status.
• Undertake filing and proper keeping of records related to inbound and outbound logistics.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipment of parts, samples, spares etc using courier providers and track delivery.
• Coordinate with courier companies on clearance of cargo.
• Address shipment delays and challenges with customs, shipping lines and pertinent stakeholders.
• Drive cost efficiency and reductions in logistics for BURN Manufacturing.
• Coordinate and undertake documentation for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Coordinate with the distribution team on the use of company trucks and vehicles for reverse logistics for inbound shipments.
• Follow up on timely clearing of shipments and offloading at the planned destinations.
• Ensure accurate documentation for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Handle freight consolidation, cost analysis, routing, and scheduling logistics.
• Follow up closely with the clearing and shipping agencies regarding the shipments and delivery of all cargo.
• Analyse logistics challenges and suggest solutions.
• Safe filing of customs clearance documents
• Source for most competitive transport, logistics and shipping lines and onboard.
• Any other roles as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in a Procurement, Logistics or Fleet Management Discipline.
• 3 years of experience in Logistics and Operations.
• Experience in ERP systems – preferably Microsoft NAV.
• Experience in handling import and export documentation.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong Excel Skills.
• Experience in Customs systems and procedures.
• Independent thinker capable of dealing at all levels of the organization.