Logistics Assistant

An opportunity to join a world-wide, world class company

Glencore Exploration Cameroon Ltd, announces an opportunity for an entusiastic and efficient individual for the position of Logistics Assistant(Inventory Specialist),based in Douala, Cameroon.

Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae including full employment history  before the 30th of October 2013. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Logistics Assistant (Inventory Specialist) - Logistics Department

Glencore, as part of its grow`ing operations, is looking for a motivated, efficient, proactive and experienced Logistics Assistant (Inventory Specialist) to join its General Administration Department on a contract basis in Douala.

As a Logistics Assistant (Inventory Specialist) working for Glencore, the general responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and optimizing common inventory items,
• Receive all materials for company, check number of items received as to quantity specified on Freight Bill. Note all over/short supplies, damaged and deviations on all copies of freight bill.
• Utilizing Outbound Manifest, ensure goods are issued out of Inventory to their proper location.
• utilizing Inbound Manisfest, ensure any goods returned for subsequent use are transferred back into Inventory under the correct condition status.
• Liaise with Procurement to ensure Inventory in transit is properly recorded and monitored.
• Accurately maintain inventory control system (OGSYS).
• Maintain freight log of all incoming and outgoing merchandise.
• Manage effectively so that the cycle counts are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Conduct or supervise audits of facility inventory on a scheduled basis.
• Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required.
• Work with Cost Engineer and Drilling Accountant to ensure Inventory is assigned to the correct location.

Advantages

• The opportunity to contribute to the growth and deveopment of a young, potential successful organisation,
• Future opportunity to grow into a more senior role within the Department of General Administration.

Necessary qualification and experience

• Good and relevant University degree with previous experience in a similar job position,
• knowledge of OGSYS, or other automated inventory/warehouse maangement and distribution software,
• Minimum of 2/3 year experience in Drilling and Exploration industry,
• Experience in Materials, warehousing and inventory management including auditing, forecasting and planning,
• Accuracy and attention to detail,
• Able to work independently with some direction,
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people,
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite,
• High standard of spoken and written english and french languages
• Working hours will be 8:00-5:00pm Monday - Friday.