Logistics Officer – Warehouse Management – Mekelle

Job Description

Key Responsibilities And Deliverables

Accountabilities:

• Supports in checking the quantity and quality of goods received from suppliers and other organizations and reporting any discrepancies or damage immediately.
• Creates/updates stock cards for all stock items in a timely manner immediately following receipt and after issuance of goods. Ensures all required information are correctly and entirely recorded on the stock cards.
• Organizes and correctly stores goods and assets in warehouse, making sure items are identified and are easy to get to.
• Supports in preparing outgoing goods with proper packing and labelling of freight.
• Collaborates with the transport officer to organize and send cargo to the field.
• Supports in the close monitoring of stock levels and storage conditions.
• Update’s asset register participates in a physical stock inventory check annually and as needed. Works to prevent stock discrepancy (theft and damage).
• Supports the proper maintenance of all assets and equipment and reports defects.
• Supports timely disposal of damaged and obsolete items; generates asset disposal reports.
• Prepares documentation to track the movement and change of status of assets.
• Keeps filing system for assets up to date.
• Contributes to weekly and monthly inventory and asset reports, yearly assent count report.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to gather, recommend and summarize data for reports, finds solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritizes work.
• Work requires attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates understanding of the area of specialization, of program procedures, methods, and practices to include knowledge of program and staff responsibilities.
• Uses established filing and data systems, functions, and/or procedures that require knowledge of the program.
• Understands software used to perform day-to-day functions.
• Uses office software programs, information systems, and office equipment to access, input, and verify standard information.
• Communicates information clearly to staff, clients, and/or public about services, processes, and procedures using prescribed or established guidelines.
• Utilizes program specific terminology.
• Gathers readily available information from office records to drafts e-mails, memos and other documents.
• Proofreads documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic formatting.
• Provides answers to requests for general information.
• Records and documents information accurately.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience providing logistical and/or administrative support
• Experience of working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
• Use of computer software (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)
• Fluent in local language and good command of English.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Technology to be Used:

• Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype/TEAMS, e-mail), office telephone, and printer/copier.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10 %

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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