Logistic Officer

🚛 Logistics Management

• Manage the scheduling and coordination of inbound and outbound shipments of raw materials and finished castings.

• Ensure that transportation and delivery schedules are adhered to, preventing delays in production and customer delivery.

• Coordinate with external transportation providers, including freight forwarders and trucking companies, to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries.

• Ensure that steel billets, alloys, and other heavy materials are safely transported to the production area and finished products are shipped to the final destination.

📦 Inventory Control & Documentation

• Assist in maintaining accurate records of materials received and issued, ensuring all materials are properly logged into the inventory system.

• Track and update stock levels for raw materials, consumables, and finished products, ensuring that the required inventory is available for production without overstocking.

• Maintain proper documentation for all logistics-related activities, including shipping receipts, transportation invoices, and inventory updates.

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations during material handling and transportation.

⚙️ Material Handling & Distribution

• Coordinate the movement of heavy materials and castings in the facility, ensuring proper handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, cranes) is used.

• Work closely with the warehouse team to manage the movement of materials and ensure that all raw materials are available on time for production.

• Oversee the loading and unloading of materials and finished products, ensuring they are safely handled and accurately documented.

• Manage the safe storage of materials in the warehouse, ensuring that they are organized in a way that minimizes damage and maximizes space.

💼 Team Collaboration & Support

• Coordinate with procurement, production, and sales teams to ensure the smooth flow of materials and finished products across the facility.

• Communicate with internal departments to ensure that logistics requirements align with production schedules and customer orders.

• Provide assistance to the logistics manager in planning and improving logistics operations for greater efficiency.

• Support warehouse and production teams with any logistical needs, ensuring the timely availability of materials.

🧯 Safety & Compliance

• Ensure that all logistics activities are carried out in accordance with safety protocols and regulatory standards, particularly for the handling of hazardous materials and heavy equipment.

• Assist in maintaining compliance with transportation safety regulations, including vehicle safety inspections and hazardous material handling.

• Ensure that all materials are properly labeled and documented, especially for hazardous substances, in line with industry regulations.

📈 Continuous Improvement

• Monitor logistics operations and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce transportation costs.

• Suggest and implement solutions for optimizing delivery routes, managing inventory, and minimizing delays.

• Support the implementation of Lean or Six Sigma initiatives to streamline logistics processes and improve operational performance.

📌 Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field is a plus.

• 2–3 years of experience in logistics or supply chain roles, preferably in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment such as steel foundries.

• Familiarity with inventory management systems (ERP, SAP, or similar).

• Strong understanding of logistics operations, transportation regulations, and material handling processes.

• Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.) and knowledge of safe handling techniques for heavy materials.

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various teams across the organization.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.