Job Vacancy: Senior Logistics Officer

📅 Date: October 22, 2025
📍 Location: Mtwara Plant, Tanzania
🏢 Company: Dangote Industries Limited

Job Purpose

The Senior Logistics Officer is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and optimizing end-to-end logistics operations — including transportation, warehousing, third-party services, and import/export processes — to ensure the timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of goods and services across the plant’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

🚛 Logistics Planning & Coordination

• Plan and execute logistics strategies to meet operational and business requirements.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and products.

🏭 Plant and Depot Operations Supervision

• Oversee material receipt, storage, dispatch, and documentation processes at plant and depot sites.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and inventory control standards.

🤝 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Management

• Manage and evaluate transporters, clearing agents, and other logistics vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor SLA (Service Level Agreement) compliance for all third-party services.

⚓ Import and Export Operations

• Monitor and control all import and export activities, including shipping documentation and customs clearance.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and smooth cargo flow.

🚢 Port Operations Oversight

• Supervise port logistics, including unloading, storage, and transportation to final destinations.
• Coordinate with port officials and clearing agents to facilitate prompt cargo handling.

📈 Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and submit regular logistics performance and cost-efficiency reports.
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

👥 Team Leadership

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to junior logistics staff.
• Promote effective communication and accountability within the logistics team.

Qualifications and Experience

🎓 Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

💼 Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain operations.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, port operations, and 3PL management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TMS).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and multitasking skills.
• Effective negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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