Logistics Officer at Sahara Group

Job Title: Logistics Officer at Sahara Group

Date Posted: 27th August, 2025.

Expiry Date: 31/08/25

About the Job

The Logistics Officer will be responsible for providing logistics support and overseeing the overall logistics processes supporting the organisation's objectives.

Your Job Description

  • Responsible for tracking, receiving and stocking all items ordered.
  • Carry out packing, warehousing and storage duties in preparation for shipment.
  • Support the management of third-party logistics service providers.
  • Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
  • Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
  • Research on ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs.
  • Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
  • Assist in drafting metrics, reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.
  • Ensure optimum cost savings on all logistics-related activities by providing and exploring available tax exemption windows.
  • Liaise with the relevant authorities for import and other statutory clearances required for procurement and imports.
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with customs, shipping/logistics agents and port authorities.
  • Assist in the coordination with transporters and freight agents for the timely delivery of goods.
  • Prompt processing of permits for clearance of Imported Consignment and payment of duties and taxes.
  • Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
  • Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws, and data protection policies.
  • Undertake a Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
  • Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives.
  • Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018) and implications of not conforming with the requirements.
  • Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects and impact as it is related to their jobs.

The Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, transportation, or engineering.
  • Postgraduate degree or certifications in logistics, supply chain or any relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations.

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