Logistics Officer

Job Summary

This role supports the logistics operation by overseeing dispatch weighing activities, including weigh-in and weigh-out checks. The purpose is to make sure every incoming and outgoing truck is measured accurately, properly recorded, and processed quickly enough to support customer requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify the documents a driver presents before the truck is allowed onto the scale.
• Make sure the truck is correctly aligned on the weighbridge before weighing begins.
• Enter delivery note details into the system, including the driver’s name and truck number.
• Release or unblock stock transfer order documents when required.
• Confirm the truck’s weight on the scale before saving the transaction.
• Carry out weigh-in processing using the correct details, capture the data, and store the transaction in the system.
• Log every weigh-in activity in the record book.
• Verify the weight of loaded trucks accurately before updating the system.
• If a truck is loaded above or below the allowed tolerance limit, escalate it to the supervisor for next steps.
• Process weigh-out transactions with the correct information, save the records, and generate waybill or weighment tickets for both empty and loaded trucks through the system.
• Document each weigh-out transaction in the record book.
• Provide hourly updates on the number of trucks weighed in and out.
• Maintain proper filing of all required transaction documents.
• Prepare the closing-hour report and submit it to the supervisor.
• Ensure all weighbridge operations follow the company’s health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the weighbridge supervisor.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in Transport Management, Purchasing & Supplies, or Business Administration.

Skills and Behaviours

• Awareness of the cement manufacturing sector, including its market trends, challenges, opportunities, rules, and regulations.
• Understanding of the company’s products and service portfolio.
• Working knowledge of inventory management terms, methods, and practices.
• Familiarity with basic system-driven inventory management tools.
• Strong ability to analyse issues and solve problems.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Readiness to learn, adjust, and improve in response to changing needs.
• Comfort using support tools and applications such as MS Excel and project management software.

Additional Information

This position is based in Nigeria and is a full-time, on-site role. No stipend or salary amount was provided in the source information.