Logistics specialist
vakansiya — 2024

• Work Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
• Type of Assignment: Contract
• Contract Duration: Permanent
• Work Schedule: 5 days a week based on 8 hours per day.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: 1000-1200 azn

Job Responsibilities:

• Achieve on time delivery of packages, equipment and material items as well as project documentation, as a minimum
• Strive continually for improvement of all deliverables
• Ensure all expediting activities fully comply with Code of Business Conduct
• Manage appropriate relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
• Assist with the development of expediting strategies and plans, as appropriate
• Ensure key document deliverables are submitted and approved within the required timescale
• Obtain supplier reports, analyze and challenge prior to distribution
• Ensure all stakeholders are aware of latest expediting information with respect to order deliverables
• Update reporting systems and tools with latest order status and information
• Maintain and produce contract specific expediting reports
• Provide order specific information for input to order tracking system
• Expedite purchase orders with suppliers, resolve any issues to ensure on time and complete delivery.
• Create shipments, bookings and transact movements
• Follow up on customs documentation and transactions
• Coordinate local transport with bookings and documentation
• Liaise with legal team and tax specialist on legal form of the suppliers and taxation specifics related to company purchases.
• Negotiate changes and other terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best return at the most cost effective prices possible, while retaining quality specifications
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with all contractual terms and conditions. Take necessary steps to resolve any supplier performance issues.
• Prepare and submit regular PO status reports for outstanding orders or projects to provide visibility to operations about the status of orders
• Attend operations and project meetings to provide expediting support.
• Proactively inform, customer or project team members in case of unexpected delays or issues with purchase orders, and provide the necessary support to resolve issues.
• Participate in external and internal audits.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Logistics specialist or in a similar role. (Energy sector is preferable)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems. (SAP knowledge is preferable)
• Team player with strong organizational skills.
• Additional certification in the field of logistics desired
• Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and English languages (both verbal and written).

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