Assistant Logistics Officer At Dexnova Consulting Limited

DexNova Consulting Limited

Job Summary

  • The Logistics Officer oversees the end-to-end movement of goods, including procurement follow-ups, expediting, vendor management, warehousing, transportation, and import/export documentation. The role ensures all materials are delivered on time, in full, and in compliance with local and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Expediting & Order Tracking

  • Maintain and update expediting sheets for all purchase orders, tracking order status from confirmation to delivery.
  • Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely production, packaging, and shipment.
  • Escalate delays and recommend recovery plans to avoid disruptions.
  • Coordinate with procurement to adjust delivery schedules where necessary.

Import & Export Coordination

  • Liaise with customs agents, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and regulatory bodies.
  • Track shipments from origin to destination, ensuring clearance and delivery within agreed timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with Nigerian customs regulations and international shipping standards.

Vendor & Logistics Partners Management

  • Manage relationships with logistics service providers (freight forwarders, clearing agents, transporters, warehousing partners).
  • Evaluate and monitor vendor performance using KPIs such as delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and service quality.
  • Source new logistics vendors and negotiate competitive rates for transportation, customs clearing, and warehousing.
  • Resolve vendor disputes and ensure adherence to contractual terms.

Transportation & Distribution

  • Schedule and coordinate deliveries to customers, project sites, or branches.
  • Monitor vehicle movement via trackers to ensure security and timely delivery.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate logistics records, including shipment trackers, vendor databases, and cost logs.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly logistics performance reports.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of import/export procedures and Nigerian customs processes.
  • Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in expediting sheets, shipment trackers, and MS Excel.
  • Organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge of shipping terms (INCOTERMS 2020) (an advantage).

Qualifications

  • HND/BSc in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 2 years of experience in logistics, import/export, or supply chain operations.
  • Experience working with clearing agents, freight forwarders, and international suppliers.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

DexNova Consulting Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 20, 2025

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