Logistics Officer

Confidential Company

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

Logistics Operations

• Organize the scheduling of vehicles for internal and external customers across Ducab sites.

• Organize the inter-site movement operations between sites to ensure goods are delivered

• Instruct and provide guidance to the Logistics team at Ducab sites on day to day operations to ensure smooth flow of Logistics operations

• Visit Customs, ICAD and other related departments as required by operations to resolve issues and constraints

• Liaise with Central Logistics for day to day operations to ensure accurate and complete documentation

• Execute the timely arrangement of dispatch to customers in line with requirements of Central Logistics

Logistics Documentation

• Prepare documentation and vehicle arrangements for inter-site and export consignments in line with the requirements of Central Logistics for timely and error free deliveries

Logistics Administration

• Maintain accurate, relevant files, records and data of transactions

• Manage and control the duty roster for drivers to allocate and schedule the drivers according to the delivery requirements

Yard Operations

• Liaise with the yard operations for loading and unloading of raw materials and finished goods to fulfil customer requirements

Import Shipments

• Execute the timely clearance of import shipments from port across Ducab sites

• Liaise with transport companies, DOT, Port and Customs, ICAD for timely delivery of inbound shipments

• Check import and export documents for correctness and accuracy and report discrepancies

• Liaise with clearance staff and loading agents to arrange for delivery to stores

• Investigate and interpret technical specifications to resolve damages and discrepancies

• Report discrepancies and follow up with vendors, freight agents and insurance to prevent rejection of insurance claim and loss of revenue

Inspection on receipt

• Review certification documents for correctness and traceability

• Review inspection reports and documentation and report on abnormalities

SAP System

• Perform timely data entry of all transactions into SAP to ensure reliability of data stored

Reports

• Provide inputs for the preparation of accurate and timely performance reports, as required

  KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  Essential : Bachelor in Supply Chain Management

  Desirable :

  • Professional Certification in Supply Chain, Six Sigma and 5S is preferred

  • Training in Logistics Processes

  • Basic understanding of knowledge in International Shipping procedures, Incoterms (2010), Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (AGCC) customs rules and custom clearance procedures

  • Through knowledge of Imports, Exports.

  Job Skills: Functional skills, Good Communication, Good computer skills, works well in a multi-cultural environment and ability to meet deadlines is critical

  Behavioural Competencies : Systematic, transparency, integrity, professionalism, caring & supportive style, passion for excellence, change management orientation

  Experience :relevant experience in Logistics and Supply Chain experience in the Logistics department in the manufacturing industry, preferably in an ERP environment e.g. SAP