Logistics Officer Job at Saro Agro-Allied

Saro Agro-Allied is a leading agricultural commodities exporting company that started in 1996 as a cocoa trading company and today trades both locally and internationally. Our operations over time have covered sesame seeds, cashew and cocoa- producing communities in Nigeria. The business has been repositioned to become a Consumer driven sustainable Agric. & Food business Company that will play in the multi seed oil crushing, value added export and marketing of branded food products in Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Logistics Officer
Job Locations: Makurdi - Benue, Ibadan - Oyo & Sagamu - Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description 

• The logistics officer is expected to be a hardworking, motivated and well-organised individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations. The job holder will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of a company’s supply chain, from preparation to transportation to delivery in his/her location.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Delivering the Local Logistics Target for Both In-Bound & Out-Bound for SAA Key Crops in his/her location
• To Seamlessly manage the Supply Chain Documentation Requirement for SAA Key Crops
• To Manage the Warehousing Loss for SAA Key Crops within the Budgeted Parameters of the concerned location
• Driving the Warehousing, Offloading & Logistics Target on a Daily, Weekly & Monthly Basis
• Developing and Fostering Sustainable and Strategic Partnership with Transporters to get the best Local Haulage Cost Devising & Implementing the Warehousing & Procurement Quality Strategy for Saro Agro Allied
• Manage end-to-end logistics process that capitalizes on risk mitigation opportunities and savings for the business.
• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks.
• Engage in cross-functional and cross-business unit interactions to ensure dependable and efficient logistics management whilst mitigating mid-term supplier or customer constraints.
• Coordinate import and export processes and ensure compliance with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
• Must have Good knowledge and relationship with Key Shipping Lines in Nigeria to get the best freight rates for the SAA Exports
• Ensure accurate documentation process and record keeping in compliance to DPS retention policy.
• Manage the daily operational processes and ensure compliance with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
• Answer inquiry on equipment and material availability, delivery times and status of orders so that inquiries are dealt with promptly and accurately.
• Ensure data integrity of all analytics and reports,
• Sourcing & onboarding acceptable HSPs with valid GIT covers
• Knowledgeable on issues related to commodity business such as (Soya beans, paddy rice, maize and their by-products)
• Planning & managing inbound/outbound deliveries
• Maintain a high level and professional relationship with collaborators that will aid in delivering planned strategy

Risk and Control:

• Ensures that issues of Logistics (inbound and outbound) are adequately planned for and mitigations put in place before they occur.

Process Improvement:

• Will continuously ensure processes are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.

Reporting:

• Provides reports of functions on a weekly and periodic basis as may be needed by the Top Management.

Others:

• Any other job that may be assigned by the Head of Logistics

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of HND / BSc in Supply Chain Management, Science, Accounting Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of Second Class Upper
• Must have worked or worked in a senior-level in supply chain Position with Reputable Companies in Nigeria
• Must have grown within Rank and File to rise to this position
• Should have graduated from a well-known University in Nigeria
• Shouldn’t be more than 30 years
• Minimum of 3 Years’ experience in Suppy Chain and Warehousing Management and at least 3 Years in handling the logistics &Warehousing Management for Agro Commodities & Food mainly Edible Oil Industry
• Age: 25 – 30

Competencies Required:

• Should be Heading the Supply chain Function for a Reputable Global Commodity & Food Company
• At least 4 years in handling Logistics and warehousing role
• Should have adequate Knowledge on the logistics Certification Standards.
• Should have adequate Knowledge on the Warehousing
• Should have a meticulous approach and be Good in adhering to Systems and Processes
• Should be willing to travel to Up-Country in Nigeria to ensure System and Process Adherence
• Must be checked on each aspect of Saro Core Values like Integrity, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement & Sense of Urgency
• Should be from a Family with Good Family Values, Ethics and a God-Fearing Attitude
• Good negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience in managing the human and material resources to profitably produce and sell arable crop produce especially cassava roots based on projected costs and returns.