Operations Officer

Our Client

Our client, a logistics company, seeks to employ an Operations Officer. The Operations Officer will provide hands-on support for the Company's day-to-day logistics and operational activities. The role involves coordinating and monitoring the movement of goods, supporting port-related operations, following up on deliveries and assisting with packing, handling and dispatch activities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operational and

• logistics activities of the Company.

• Visit ports and other designated locations

• to support assigned operational activities and follow up on shipments.

• Assist with the coordination and

• monitoring of the movement of goods from collection to final delivery.

• Follow up on deliveries and ensure goods

• are delivered accurately and within agreed timelines.

• Support the handling, packing, loading,

• offloading and dispatch of goods and materials as required.

• Assist with shipment tracking and provide

• updates on the status of assigned deliveries and operational activities.

• Liaise with drivers, logistics partners,

• vendors and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of

• operations.

• Follow up on operational documentation and

• ensure relevant records are properly maintained.

• Identify and promptly escalate delays,

• discrepancies or other operational issues.

• Assist with inventory, stock handling and

• movement of materials where required.

• Ensure proper handling and care of goods

• during packing, transportation and delivery.

• Prepare and submit basic operational

• updates and reports when required.

• Comply with established operational

• procedures, safety requirements and Company policies.

• Carry out other duties and assignments as may be

• assigned by management

Requirements

• A minimum of a First Degree or Higher

• National Diploma (HND) in any relevant discipline.

• Previous experience in operations,

• logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding or a related field will be

• an advantage.

• Willingness and ability to carry out

• field-based assignments, including visits to ports, delivery locations and

• other operational sites.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and

• hands-on environment.

• Good organisational and coordination

• skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to

• follow instructions.

• Good communication and interpersonal

• skills.

• Ability to work independently and

• collaboratively as part of a team.

• Basic understanding of logistics and

• supply chain operations will be an added advantage.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• applications will be beneficial.