Description:
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure effective integration of logistics operations;
- Advise on logistics management and structures and staffing levels to ensure that they are at all times adequate to meet the requirements of the logistics strategy
- Liaise with courier service providers for internal and external deliveries
- Identify, mobilize resources, implement and report on special logistics operations
- Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained
- Maintain Warehousing and stock management practices
- Coordinate and oversee all warehouse logistics
- Track and account for all incoming and outgoing products
- Confirm proper and timely delivery of products
- Perform various inventory counts; order supplies and goods as needed
- Ensure adequate logistics preparedness through contingency planning and continuous logistics preparedness reviews
- Ensure that shipment materials match packing lists before dispatching order
- Ensure proper transport, packaging, and placement of products
- Abide by and enforce facility rules and state laws and regulations
- Maintain shipping documentation, manifests, and receipts; enter relevant data in reports as needed
- Supervise uploading and offloading of trailers/or containers
- Supervise waste management.
- Assist with customs clearance
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS:
- The candidate must have’ a Bachelor’s degree in procurement / finance / accounting or any other related field
- years’ experience in holding a similar position, preferably in food packaging industry.
- Able to organize own work and prioritize tasks
- Knowledge in operating forklift, driver license is a plus
- Ability to work under pressure carrying out several tasks simultaneously to completion
- Management ability to lead, develop and motivate staff
- Committed team player
- Significant experience in fleet management and knowledge of vehicle maintenance
- Experience clearing containers with customs offices and port authorities
- Advanced skills in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.