Logistics Officer

Job Description

As the Logistics Officer you will manage all national operations within the USA and Canada to streamline delivery processes and transactional flows.

Key competencies:

• Self-starter who works well independently.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Excellent professional business communications and etiquette
• Agile, Inclusive & Responsible attitude
• Strong sense of urgency
• Forward thinking / strategic thinking Being proactive not reactive to situations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Logistic Management (Oversee all inbound and outbound sea freight, air freight and road freight)
• Inventory Management (Daily Inventory reports, Goods receipt and write offs, etc.)
• Order Management (Order capturing and processing; from receipt to delivery)
• 3PL Management (Manage relationship and engage with the 3PL suppliers)
• Following up on orders and client requirements
• Providing feedback internally and externally
• Managing import, export and local shipments, queries, and quotes
• Process complete EDI documents when required (ASN, packing lists, invoices etc.)
• Accurate data capture and analysis
• Accurate creation and timely completion of reports
• Working closely with finance department on recons.
• Client relations and liaison
• Tracking/monitoring and daily troubleshooting inbound/outbound activities
• Strong engagement with Distribution and Logistics to meet company goals.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Excellent English communication skills; spoken, written and comprehension.
• Must have experience in managing and controlling exports, inbound (Sea freights / Airfreights)
• Customs requirement understanding.
• Warehouse & inventory Management
• 3PL Management can be an advantage.
• Strong problem solver and analytical thinker
• Detail-oriented and exceptional organizational skills
• Intermediate MS Excel proficiency
• Microsoft Office Software Skills
• Familiar with common office equipment (printers, copier, fax, etc.)
• Ability to work accurately and methodically.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload.
• Ability to prioritize given tasks and work efficiently towards completing them.
• Ability to make tough decisions.
• Participate in all meetings with the 3PL providers.
• Manage 3PLs that oversee the external stock.
• Analyse the Root Causes of any logistic issues and agree with the 3PL on corrective actions.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 10am to 7pm. Fridays 8am to 5pm.