Logistics & Inventory Specialist at GE Nigeria

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics & Inventory Specialist

Ref Id: 3500308
Location: Lagos
Depart: Manufacturing & Logistics
Level: Entry-Level
Relocation Available: No

Role Summary

The Logistics & Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing the day to day warehousing, inventory and meeting short-term logistics objectives.
The role will be responsible for resolving daily issues related to logistics operations through immediate action or short-term planning.
The role will also maintain logistics KPI’s/metrics and meeting customer requirements ensuring that the company policy and international trade compliance regulations are adhered to.

Essential Responsibilities

Continuous internal communication with direct line manager and key stakeholders
Maintain and control the tools and dashboards for metric visibility and communication
Analysis of the local transportation spend and tie to the financial ledger
Coordinating and communicating shipment delivery requirements with freight forwarders
Responsible for timely, accurate and complete record keeping
Support standardization of transportation processes from the distribution center to the end customers
Working cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, supply chain and finance to identify improvement opportunities and implement successful changes.
Manage the inventory in the 3PL warehouse
Responsible for conducting timely cycle counts and physical inventory in time assuring KPI’s are met, driving inventory integrity
Support the 3PL team regarding GLPROD transactions
Support warehousing optimization/Lean projects.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience in logistics or equivalent industry
Clear track record in managing KPIs & delivering operational improvements
Available & willing to travel to any country in the region
Ability to influence & work collaboratively with matrixed teams
Strong communicator, building relationships with internal customers & external suppliers
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office package & Oracle Applications (ERP)
Fully fluent in English (written and spoken).

Quality Specific Goals:

Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position
Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
Proficient knowledge, understanding and leadership for International Trade Compliance, identify, report and resolve any trade compliance issues.
Proficient knowledge, understand and leadership for operating within security programs such as CTPAT and AEO to ensure that warehousing, packaging and transportation requirements are met.

Desired Characteristics: