Senior Logistics Officer
2025-07-23T19:16:12+00:00
Dangote Cement Limited
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https://www.dangotecement.com/
FULL_TIME
Mtwara
Mtwara Urban
00000
Tanzania
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
2025-08-02T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
8
Job Purpose: A Senior Logistics Officer will be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and optimizing the end-to-end logistics operations including transportation, warehousing, third-party services, and import/export processes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Logistics Planning & Coordination
- Plan and execute logistics strategies to meet operational requirements.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
2. Plant and Depot Operations Supervision
- Oversee plant and depot activities, including material receipt, storage, dispatch, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and inventory control standards.
3. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Management
- Manage and evaluate performance of transporters, clearing agents, and other logistics vendors.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure SLA compliance for third-party services.
4. Import and Export Operations
- Monitor and control import/export processes including shipping documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
- Liaise with freight forwarders and regulatory bodies for smooth cargo movement.
5. Port Operations Oversight
- Supervise port activities such as cargo unloading, warehousing, and transport to final destinations.
- Coordinate with port officials and clearing agents to expedite cargo handling.
6. Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and submit regular logistics performance reports.
- Analyze logistics data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
7. Team Leadership
- Provide direction, training, and support to junior logistics staff.
- Ensure clear communication and accountability across logistics teams.
8. Perform any other duties assigned by Manager/Head of Department
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in logistics or supply chain operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, port operations, and 3PL management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TMS).
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Personal Health Insurance
- Pay Off Time
- Training and Development
1. Logistics Planning & Coordination Plan and execute logistics strategies to meet operational requirements. Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. 2. Plant and Depot Operations Supervision Oversee plant and depot activities, including material receipt, storage, dispatch, and documentation. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and inventory control standards. 3. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Management Manage and evaluate performance of transporters, clearing agents, and other logistics vendors. Negotiate contracts and ensure SLA compliance for third-party services. 4. Import and Export Operations Monitor and control import/export processes including shipping documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance. Liaise with freight forwarders and regulatory bodies for smooth cargo movement. 5. Port Operations Oversight Supervise port activities such as cargo unloading, warehousing, and transport to final destinations. Coordinate with port officials and clearing agents to expedite cargo handling. 6. Reporting and Analysis Prepare and submit regular logistics performance reports. Analyze logistics data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. 7. Team Leadership Provide direction, training, and support to junior logistics staff. Ensure clear communication and accountability across logistics teams. 8. Perform any other duties assigned by Manager/Head of Department
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum of 5 years experience in logistics or supply chain operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, port operations, and 3PL management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TMS). Strong leadership and decision-making skills Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Strong negotiation and vendor management skills Analytical thinking and problem-solving High attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
JOB-688134fc4e595
Vacancy title:
Senior Logistics Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Dangote Cement Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 2 2025
Duty Station:
Mtwara | Mtwara Urban | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose: A Senior Logistics Officer will be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and optimizing the end-to-end logistics operations including transportation, warehousing, third-party services, and import/export processes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Logistics Planning & Coordination
- Plan and execute logistics strategies to meet operational requirements.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
2. Plant and Depot Operations Supervision
- Oversee plant and depot activities, including material receipt, storage, dispatch, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and inventory control standards.
3. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Management
- Manage and evaluate performance of transporters, clearing agents, and other logistics vendors.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure SLA compliance for third-party services.
4. Import and Export Operations
- Monitor and control import/export processes including shipping documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
- Liaise with freight forwarders and regulatory bodies for smooth cargo movement.
5. Port Operations Oversight
- Supervise port activities such as cargo unloading, warehousing, and transport to final destinations.
- Coordinate with port officials and clearing agents to expedite cargo handling.
6. Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and submit regular logistics performance reports.
- Analyze logistics data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
7. Team Leadership
- Provide direction, training, and support to junior logistics staff.
- Ensure clear communication and accountability across logistics teams.
8. Perform any other duties assigned by Manager/Head of Department
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in logistics or supply chain operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, port operations, and 3PL management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TMS).
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Personal Health Insurance
- Pay Off Time
- Training and Development
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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