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Reference: AFS/ADM/LOFCR

Position: LOGISTICS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Deadline: 01/07/2022

Location: West Africa

Industry: Other Industry


Job Description / Role / Responsibilities :

Main functions:

The Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following:

Planning
  • Direct the process which includes the planning, inventory control, logistics and distribution of our products in Ivory Coast.
  • Ensure that every step of the process is functioning effectively to avoid costly delays and lost sales opportunities.
  • Ensure delivery of products to customers is timely.

Communication
  • Ensure effective and timely communication of the warehouse/logistics needs and objectives to the Logistics Manager, and the person responsible for Managing Inventory from the hub.
  • Send stock reports to the office in Accra on time.
  • Report on challenges regarding repacked products or products generally stored in warehouse.
  • Cost Reduction and Process Improvement.
  • Liaise with the Toller/Company authorized to repack products in order to have timelines for completion of toller jobs and also ensure high quality of repack.
  • Ensure cost effective quality service or products are received (transportation of goods).

Vendor Management
  • Ensure effective and cordial management of the different vendors as well as good management of information in the company ERP, SBO (SAP Business One software).

Other KPIs
  • Assist with correct SBO (SAP) entries of local LPOs and generation of Sales Invoices.
  • Assist with inventory/documentation and inventory forecast.
  • Assist with documentation for import and export of our products.
  • Assist with the procurement of products and logistics from related parties locally.
  • Create new Business Partners in the SAP Business One software.
  • Update existing Business Partner details in the SAP Business One software.


Candidat profile :

Required skills set
  • Must be hardworking, detail oriented, proactive and a go-getter.
  • Should have good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and education requirements
  • 1st Degree in Logistics or the Sciences.
  • Prior knowledge of warehouse management will be an advantage.

Languages
  • Must be able to communicate in English.

Preferred skillsKnowledge of SAP (SBO); MS Office Suite (Excel, word, powerpoint).


Additional information :

Job location : Gagnoa, IvoryCoast