Local Logistics Officer

About DodaiDodai Manufacturing Plc (Dodai), is a recently incorporated organization launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 01, 2023. Dodai is a fast growing organization with a mission of making urban e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa through its innovative products and services. Dodai plans to provide brand new electric two wheelers by assembling them here in Addis Ababa and plans to expand to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2025. It’s thus looking to engage dynamic Ethiopian talent to ensure the achievement of its goals.Purpose of the PositionThe Junior Logistics Officer will support Dodai's Procurement and Logistics team by coordinating daily transportation and distribution activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods. This role involves monitoring transportations and updating logistics databases. The Junior Logistics Officer will also liaise with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments to resolve any logistics issues and meet service-level requirements.In addition, the Junior Logistics Officer will prepare logistics reports and assist in identifying opportunities for optimizing processes. The role includes overseeing logistics documentation, supporting compliance with logistics and safety regulations, and helping to streamline operations to enhance overall efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and monitor logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goodsCommunicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and transport companies to arrange the efficient transport of goodsTrack orders, updating relevant records to maintain accurate, real-time status updatesUpdate logistics databases and systems to ensure information accuracy and availability for managementPrepare and submit weekly/monthly logistics reports, highlighting key metrics such as delivery times and costsAssist in coordinating with internal departments to align logistics activities with production and distribution schedulesEnsure all logistics activities follow company policies and legal regulationsEvaluate and identify suppliers based on reliability, scalability, cost effectiveness, and quality and support negotiations on pricing and delivery terms.Take on additional projects and tasks to enhance knowledge of supply chain and logistics operationsCoordinate and monitor logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goodsCommunicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and transport companies to arrange the efficient transport of goodsTrack orders, updating relevant records to maintain accurate, real-time status updatesUpdate logistics databases and systems to ensure information accuracy and availability for managementPrepare and submit weekly/monthly logistics reports, highlighting key metrics such as delivery times and costsAssist in coordinating with internal departments to align logistics activities with production and distribution schedulesEnsure all logistics activities follow company policies and legal regulationsEvaluate and identify suppliers based on reliability, scalability, cost effectiveness, and quality and support negotiations on pricing and delivery terms.Take on additional projects and tasks to enhance knowledge of supply chain and logistics operations

About Dodai Dodai Manufacturing Plc (Dodai), is a recently incorporated organization launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 01, 2023. Dodai is a fast growing organization with a mission of making urban e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa through its innovative products and services. Dodai plans to provide brand new electric two wheelers by assembling them here in Addis Ababa and plans to expand to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2025. It’s thus looking to engage dynamic Ethiopian talent to ensure the achievement of its goals. Purpose of the Position The Junior Logistics Officer will support Dodai's Procurement and Logistics team by coordinating daily transportation and distribution activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods. This role involves monitoring transportations and updating logistics databases. The Junior Logistics Officer will also liaise with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments to resolve any logistics issues and meet service-level requirements. In addition, the Junior Logistics Officer will prepare logistics reports and assist in identifying opportunities for optimizing processes. The role includes overseeing logistics documentation, supporting compliance with logistics and safety regulations, and helping to streamline operations to enhance overall efficiency. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and monitor logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods Communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and transport companies to arrange the efficient transport of goods Track orders, updating relevant records to maintain accurate, real-time status updates Update logistics databases and systems to ensure information accuracy and availability for management Prepare and submit weekly/monthly logistics reports, highlighting key metrics such as delivery times and costs Assist in coordinating with internal departments to align logistics activities with production and distribution schedules Ensure all logistics activities follow company policies and legal regulations Evaluate and identify suppliers based on reliability, scalability, cost effectiveness, and quality and support negotiations on pricing and delivery terms. Take on additional projects and tasks to enhance knowledge of supply chain and logistics operations