Inbound Logistics Officer at PZ Cussons

Inbound Logistics Officer 

Ikorodu, Lagos State

Full Time

 We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the well-being of people, families, and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Job Responsibilities

• To manage staff resource, 3PL operations upon agreed SLA’s [warehousing] & customs clearing processes according to changing needs of the Nigeria business model and portfolio.
• Efficient evaluation of end-to-end costs as it affects as it affects inbound logistics.
• Provide support to other company business functions in the development of client solutions, logistics and transportation pricing requests.
• Making useful recommendations for cost savings for more efficient and effective delivery methods and managing the delivery process to minimize additional costs (i.e. demurrage).
• Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
• Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
• Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
• Maintaining delay-avoidance techniques to ensure correctness, completeness and Conciseness of documents for inspection Agents and other Government Agencies.
• Developing effective receipt, storage and transport services for the businesses.
• This will include agreeing key priorities and setting up Service Level Agreements and business plans with internal teams.
• This will also require strong teamwork with Materials management and factory operations teams to optimize the end-to-end supply chain.
• Externally, the role holder will be required to manage contracts and maintain good working relationships with key service providers including Shipping Lines, Terminal Operators and Clearing agents.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc./HND in Business Administration or any Social Sciences.
• Excellent knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes and ability to handle Inspection Agents, Banks, Shipping Companies and Terminals.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within a large organization.
• Proficiency in computer use.
• Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines.
  
  

At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds because your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.

If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone.

How to  Apply
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply here to join us!