Senior Logistics and Project Operations Officer

Job Reference: 002-1410KV
Western Africa
Posted 4 weeks ago

Reference Number: 002-1410KV


Job Description:


Our client is seeking a Senior Logistics and Project Operations Officer, who will be responsible for managing international and domestic end-to-end shipments, overseeing RFQs and Tender-RFQs and ensure timely submission of monthly volume statistics and KPIs. They will update logistics processes, monitor costs, and support business development efforts.


Responsibilities:


  • Proactivity in identifying potential issues and preventing problems before they arise, while taking ownership of tasks and providing necessary evidence to support decisions and actions.
  • Handling and oversee international and domestic End to End shipments and project cargo, from Quotation to Delivery.
  • Address and manage RFQs and Tender-RFQs received from partner carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers both locally and internationally, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with global freight forwarder partners
  • Office Monthly Volumes Statistics & KPI Fill Out, Monitoring & Submission.
  • Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues that may arise.
  • Oversee the mapping, updating, and monitoring of Office Logistics SOPs, Country Logistics Road Layouts, and tariff guidelines for ports and airports, while maintaining accurate records of local logistics costs and reporting any changes.
  • Maximize commercialization of company local warehousing capabilities.
  • Assist on reconciliation of Logistics Files on record with Operations and Finance Departments.
  • Logistics Manager Back Up Support as needed.
  • Work in liaison with office Sales Desk on Business Development Efforts and Commercial Brand Placement.


Requirements:


  • Relevant Industry Qualification.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in shipping, transport and logistics.
  • Knowledge on Shipping Industry.
  • Willingness to relocate.
  • French Speaking.


Benefits and Contractual information:


  • Competitive salary and commission structure
  • Expat opportunity


If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerrin van Schalkwyk at kvanschalkwyk@camining.com


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Kerrin van Schalkwyk


Executive Talent Consultant


CA Mining


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