Transport Officer (Rivers) Port Harcourt

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009). We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Transport Officer

Requisition ID: 2122

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Reports to (Title): Warehouse/Logistics Manager

Department: Supply Chain Department Job Purpose

Ensures that stock gets to their destinations safely, on time, and in the most cost-effective way.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Planning and supervising the shipments from production to the end-user Scheduling daily and weekly routes Tracking orders using functional systems (e.g. barcodes, phone calls, e-maps, and tracking software) Monitor and report on transportation costs Ensure shipping documents are properly filed Report maintenance and repair needs for vehicles and equipment Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules, and completed orders Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation Stay up-to-date with safety regulations Ensure and document dispatched and received stocks organizing meetings with the vendors for updates, service improvements, negotiations, and other logistics-related matters Representing the company in transport/logistics calls as assigned

Targeted stock delivery time against actual stock delivery time Targeted stock dispatch time against actual stock dispatch time Targeted cost of transportation against the actual cost of transportation per trip Timely submission of reports.

Knowledge of supply chain tracks Knowledge of Cost management principles Knowledge of warehouse legislation, as well as policies and procedures Knowledge of dispatching orders and tracking vehicles Knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations Knowledge of QSR/Food Industry trends/ practices.

Job Specifications

 A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration or any related discipline is required.

Possession of any relevant certification is essential.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role

Supervises logistics/transportation in compliance with the company’s policies and vision Maintain a standard of health, safety, and hygiene 100% integrity.

Jobholders typically work more than 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend or evening work. This role is both office and field(warehouse) based and has some occasional physical demands such as lifting stock items that weigh over 10kg if the need arises and walking around the warehouse to ensure effective monitoring.

Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts): Warehouse Manager External Contacts (most frequent contacts): Service Providers/ Vendors

Exchange or provide information Obtain, clarify, and discuss information Present, and discuss information and problems Book logistics negotiation.

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