Logistics Officer (Warehousing) at BBOXX

Job Description

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Location: Distribution Centre

Purpose: To coordinate logistics at the Distribution Centre, documents, and other materials: overseeing the stock of all items to prevent stock-outs, and coordinating movements of stock in and out of the Distribution Centre

Job’s Responsibilities

• Analyze stock levels and needs to ensure consistent minimum stock levels are met at Distribution Centre both of products and other needed materials
• Handle arrival of containers received from Asia
• Arrange transfer of products between African countries
• Dispose damaged stock
• Maintain warehouse equipment and furniture

Description of tasks

• Check stock daily and weekly, with a complete periodic stock count.
• Check type and quantity of products as they enter and leave the Distribution Centre
• Coordinate with Logistics and Repair Manager to ensure supply of spare parts and products
• Prepare a procurement work plan for the department to guide on purchase and provide periodic reports on purchases.
• Activate products as needed for the logistics route
• Assist in troubleshooting activation problems through escalation.
• Provide feedback to Head of Logistics for improvements to processes and systems

Person specification

• Must have a university degree in Procurement and Supply Chain.
• 3 years proven warehousing experience with value adding activities.
• Familiar with various known WMS.
• Excellent skills in preparing stock reports & procurement work plans.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures/documentation is an added advantage.