Available Slots: 1

Reports to: CEO

Direct Reports: Shipping Teams, Warehouse Manager, Marketing Lead, CS Lead, Admin/Finance.

Role Overview: The operational "engine" of the company. Currently oversees both the technical logistics side and the general support services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Dual Oversight: Manage the daily operations of the Shipping/Logistics directorate AND the General Services directorate.
2. Process Implementation: Design SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for shipping, warehousing, and customer service.
3. Performance: Liaise with the external appraisal company to ensure staff KPIs are met.
4. Transition Planning: Groom department leads to eventually take over the "Shipping" and "Services" wings independently in the future.
5. Reporting: Compile weekly consolidated reports (Sales vs. Operations) for the CEO.
6. Meet weekly sales target.
7. Any other task that will be assigned by the CEO.

Job Description

Title: Assistant Logistic Officer 

Report to: Operations Manager 

Locations: Kumasi, Ghana

Premier Poultry aims to be the leading smallholder-focused poultry company in Ghana. Our purpose is to make rural households healthier and wealthier, and we achieve this by supplying them high-quality, vaccinated, brooded, and affordable improved dual-purpose chickens.

Premier Poultry is backed by reputed international investors with a proven track-record of success in the poultry industry, including market-leading enterprises in Ethiopia (EthioChicken), Rwanda, and Uganda (Uzima).

We are seeking to employ highly motivated, passionate, committed, result-oriented and self-driven professional to help us establish our presence in the rural and urban communities across the country.

Premier Poultry Limited is seeking a highly motivated and disciplined Assistant Logistics officer with a passion for improving the lives of smallholder farmers. He/ She will work closely with the logistics Officer in the Operations Department, and be responsible for ensuring proper dispatch of chicks, communicating to the customers on the delivery updates prior to delivery, managing fuel and ensuring all drivers follow the right routing.

This position requires high level of professionalism, commitment, effectiveness and self-motivated personnel with consistency and efficiency capabilities. The person must be energetic, independent, innovative, result-oriented, ability to work under pressure and make informed judgement in decision-making.

Summary Position

The Assistant Logistics Officer will be responsible for ensuring proper dispatch of chicks, communicating to the customers on the delivery updates prior to delivery, managing and fuel and ensuring all drivers follow the right routing.

Key KPIs:

DOcs Dispatch

1. Achieve a 10% reduction in delivery costs and a 15% improvement in on-time deliveries.
2. Ensure minimal operational disruptions through effective maintenance management.

Fuel Expense Variance:

1. Track Drivers’ fuel cost control versus budget
2. Maintain variance within ±5% range for control.

Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Logistic Officer

Driver Management

1. Ensure that drivers follow the approved route plan so as to reduce feed/DOC delivery costs.
2. Coordinate Docs dispatch and delivery to ensure smooth delivery.
3. Assist drivers in solving any issues on deliveries and escalate challenges as needed to the Logistics officer and operations associate (accidents, change to route plan, etc).
4. Set clear expectations and provide regular feedback to drivers.
5. Offer regular training to drivers on topics like DOC handling, Truck fumigation and biosecurity
6.  Use a driver management system to track drivers' progress, alert you if they deviate from the plan, and provide drivers with regular feedback on their performance.

Vehicle Management

1. Investigate and report any other misconduct of drivers.
2. Manage fuel issuance, reconciliation, and consumption tracking.
3. Maintain fuel logs, cards, and consumption reports.
4. Maintain accurate service, repair, and parts record
5. Maintain logs and renewal of insurance for company vehicles

DOC Delivery

1. Ensuring timely Docs delivery to customer's order
2. Report all damages & issues to the Logistics Officer/ Operations Officer
3. Coordinate with drivers to load Docs
4. Responsible for all paperwork related to transfers and dispatches of feed
5. Prepare DOA report at the end of every delivery

Pre- Delivery and Customer management

1. Support Dispatch preparations and organization, including (but not limited to):
2.  Coordinate with Logistics Officer, to confirm customer orders, and Support to prepare the final customer list for delivery.
3. Support on day-old chicks logistics including printing customer lists, coordinating with the Hatchery, or other last-minute activities

After Delivery Reporting

1. Collect Driver’s time log sheet and signed invoices from drivers and update the time log sheet
2. Submit after-delivery reports to management, including a full account of materials delivered, a summary of any issues encountered, and customer issues to be addressed
3. Reporting any other issue incurred by both the transporter and the customer during the delivery process.

Additional Responsibilities

Any other responsibility assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
2. Professional certification is an advantage.
3. Minimum of 1–3 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain management, with proven leadership responsibility

The right Candidate should have the following:

1. The Passion to learn and grow: There will be ample opportunity to grow in this role, as we expand into new markets which will give you more experience to be an expert for the business.
2. Quick and adaptive Approach: As PPL is growing fast, priorities shift and there will be constant re-evaluation of our approach to business, hence you will enjoy a flexible environment with enthusiastic new challenges.
3. Passionate about positively impacting smallholder farmers and customers in rural areas: You will be excited by the possibility of directly impacting millions of Ghanaians, thereby helping them to build a sustainable livelihood, as well as improve their nutritional value.

How to Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer who welcome applications from all qualified candidates with the requisite skills enshrined in this job advertisement. Interested candidates should submit their Updated CV and Cover Letter with the job title to careers@premier-poultry.com not later than 25th January,2026.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and women will be prioritized

With over two decades of experience, our team at OBT offers a long-standing tradition of shipping and logistics expertise, along with strong connections to a network of leading ship owners, operators, and local logistics specialists.

Looking for your next opportunity?

The Logistics Assistant manages and oversees customs clearance for sea and air shipments, ensuring smooth import, export, and transshipment processes. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining shipment documentation, liaising with suppliers, customs, and carriers, tracking shipments, and resolving clearance issues to prevent delays. The role requires knowledge of ICUMS, import/export regulations, and customs compliance, along with strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements

1. Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in freight forwarding/logistics
2. Strong knowledge of MAWB/HAWB, air import/export specific documentation, booking processes & airline communication
3. Strong knowledge of MBL/HBL, sea import/export specific documentation, booking processes & carrier communication
4. Understanding of Incoterms 2020 and basic costing
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
6. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment are essential
7. ICUMS experience is a plus

Job Responsibilities

1. Handle day-to-day ground operations for sea freight activities
2. Coordinate and follow up on customs signatures, clearance procedures, and required port formalities
3. Supervise loading and offloading operations at the port/terminal to ensure accuracy, safety, and timely execution
4. Monitor trucking and inland transport, ensuring smooth cargo movement from port to final destination
5. Maintain continuous communication with customs, carriers, port authorities, truckers, warehouses, and clients
6. Ensure proper documentation flow and adherence to operational guidelines
7. Report operational updates, exceptions, and delays promptly
8. prepare quotations based on customer requirements and company guidelines
9. prepare booking, shipping instructions, draft BLs and other sea import/export specific documentation
10. coordinate logistics operations with carriers/Port and other stakeholders
11. prepare booking, draft AWBs and other air import/export specific documentation
12. coordinate logistics operations with airlines/Airport and other stakeholders

Job Benefits

1. Provided tools for work such as laptop and mobile and phone. 
2. Exposure to multimodal logistics operations (sea & air).
3. Working at collaborative, growing international company that values efficiency and professionalism.
4. Opportunity to make an impact in a fast-moving industry.

The Logistics Officer is responsible for coordinating and

monitoring the clearing status of each cargo, vessel arrival status,

gate in and gate out status and other port related challengaes to ensure

that assigned licenced customs agencies clears cargos timely while adhering

to shipping and regulatory protocol in documentation and clearance. At the center

of this is a key focus in ensuring that demurrage and detentioncost are minimized.

The subject of your email should be the Job title, and,

in this case, it should be 'Logistics Officer'

Only selected applicants will be contacted

Apply Now! Send your application & CV to hrGH@deheus.com

Deadline: 17th December, 2025

Location: Accra

Experience and Duties:

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience in logistics 
2. Understanding of logistics documentation and terminologies like: commercial invoice, packing list, clearance documentation, Performa invoice, etc. 
3. Tracking documents and missing documents and following up with clients 
4. Interaction with customer son daily basis for follow up and updates. 
5. Timely and proper updates to logistics inquiries and emails 
6. Ensure accurate and timely submission of documentations 
7. Good Communication skills – comfortable and confident to interact with customers on daily basis 
8. Good Excel skills– MS Office 

Degree: HND or Bachelor of Logistics or Supply Chain (Applicants need to understand logistics/supply chain terminologies) 

Kindly forward resume to recruitment@ranamotors.com or WhatsApp 0531080127

Date Aug. 2025 

Department: Supply Chain 

Department Reports to: Supply Chain Manager 

Job Location: Accra, Ghana

Why Join Flowitec?

At Flowitec, we value innovation, teamwork, and excellence. Join us and become part of a team that is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions and exceptional customer service in the pumps, valves, and water treatment industry.

ROLE SUMMARY

• Responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and managing the movement, storage and delivery of goods.

• Rigorous follow-ups with the freight forwarders on all pending shipments.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and monitor logistics operations including transportation, warehousing and inventory management.

• Laisse with suppliers and transport providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.

• Track shipments and update stakeholders on delivery progress.

• Maintain accurate records of stock levels, deliveries, and logistics documentation.

• Support procurement with vendor evaluation and negotiation of freights contracts.

• Resolve problems concerning logistics systems and customer issues, damage and delays.

• Prepare and present periodic logistics reports (stock or shipment movement, cost analysis)

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain and distribution systems.

• And any other duties that may be assigned to by supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or related field.

2. 2 plus years of experience in logistics or supply chain, or related field.

3. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

4. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

5. Knowledge of customs and vendor regulations and international shipping is  an added advantage.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to " hradmin@flowitec.com " using the job position as the subject.