Logistics Officer at Grow Strong Foundation (GSF)

Grow Strong Foundation (GSF) is a Non- Profit Organization Established in 2017 and incorporated in 2018 with registration number RC 106092. We believe in promoting and protecting the welfare of vulnerable people from all forms of social, Economic and emotional discrimination through Peace Building, Education, Protection, health care, advocacy and sensitization and awareness Programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Locations: Yobe, Adamawa and Borno

Purpose

• This position works in transportation or stores housing of goods. Processes orders and oversees the cycle of order fulfilment.
• Responsible for making sure supplies, stock, materials, packages, and/or products are processed through the delivery and/or storehouse system efficiently and safely.

Job Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for materials and subcontract labour, monitor procurement, shipping, and delivery of materials for all needs.
• Work with suppliers/Vendors to know product availability and assure competitive pricing.
• Communicate current pricing and availability to Project coordinators.
• Proactively manage project materials cost against estimated project costs to ensure margin/profit objectives are met or exceeded.
• Tracking of material deliveries, collection and storing of all documents in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Assist estimators in applying accurate and current materials costs to estimates and change orders for budget
• Assist Program and Finance managers to ensure accurately and timely invoicing and monitoring procurement of materials for all needs
• Procure any necessary specialty materials as directed by management.
• Responsible of shipping, tracking and receiving of all project-related materials.
• Assist Admin & finance manager in scheduling and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors’ materials delivery
• Keep the project team well informed of any changes or updates in material availability
• Assist project team in developing and maintaining project process-related documents as well as monitoring compliance of projects with established procedures
• Update project folders with all notes, technical documents, and quotes as appropriate
• Ensure all GSF’s fleet vehicles are kept to safety standards, coordinate and schedule all scheduled maintenance and required service, including insuring vehicles are clean and fueled at all times.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the office of the warehouse/Store and Other duties assigned.

Essential Criteria

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND in a relevant field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to take care of the team’s needs
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions
• Goal-oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result
• Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative

Salary

• N150,000 - N200,000 monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Motivation Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the e-mail

Application Deadline 20th June, 2022.