Ugagrains Seeks Logistics & Export/import Document Officer
Job Description
This position involves hands on and detailed involvement with each step of the shipping process from documentation to cargo reaching destination. We need an individual who can liaise with all different contact persons involved to keep check of where the company assets and procurement officers are moving and helping them with all logistical, documentation requirements.
General Requirement
- Ensure smooth planning & implementation of all logistical operations carried out-
- Between procurement officers and factory.
- Factory to final buyers.
- Internally within warehouses and other factories etc.
- Ensure all details in Import/Export documents are checked and are as per contract requirements. Track shipments and communicate with clients about the progress. Also handle claims with insurance companies if any shipment problems happen to occur.
- Coordinate with shipping line & clearing customs agents for all cargo.
- Design and develop standard operating methods to manage logistics operations efficiently.
- Coordinate and present logistics support to ongoing operations.
- Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle.
- Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, transporters, shipping lines and customs agents.
- Keep track of delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
- Arrange warehouse, catalogue goods, plan routes and process shipments & resolve any arising problems or complaints.
Specific Requirements
- Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager.
- Record of successful distribution and logistics management.
- Demonstrable ability to lead, manage staff have good time management.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple consignments.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions.
- Computer and smart phone literate and have the ability to handle electronic data effectively.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team as well as manage people.
- Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Someone who is well organized and is able to deal with heavy workload.
- Good attention to detail, this includes continuously monitoring shipments from the point of receipt through to delivery.