Group Logistics Operations Specialist
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About the Role
OBT Group is looking for a Logistics Operations Specialist to join the Group Logistics Operations team. You will coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to Africa, manage customer requirements, and collaborate with local offices and partners to ensure efficient logistics operations.
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Responsibilities
- Manage, monitor and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments across Africa
- Lead RFQs and drive pricing activities
- Collaborate with local offices and partners to ensure operational efficiency
- Review and manage customer requirements, providing proactive customer service
- Identify and execute logistics solutions for customers and OBT offices
- Participate in business review meetings with key account customers for KPI status updates
- Ensure compliance with company and customer policies, standards and regulatory requirements
- Maintain highest service quality standards and resolve operational issues promptly
- Support local offices with complex shipment requirements and problem solving
Requirements
- Proven experience in freight forwarding and logistics operations
- Strong knowledge of logistics processes and customer service principles
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Detail oriented with strong problem solving capabilities
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Job Description
- With over two decades of experience, OBT delivers trusted logistics and shipping solutions supported by strong partnerships across Africa and a global network of ship owners, operators, and logistics specialists.
- As a Logistics Operations Specialist, you will be part of the Group Logistics Operations team, supporting and executing end to end logistics solutions to and from the African region.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage, monitor and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments across Africa.
- Lead RFQs and drive pricing activities.
- Collaborate with local offices and partners to ensure operational efficiency.
- Review and manage customer requirements, providing proactive customer service.
- Identify and execute logistics solutions for customers and OBT offices.
- Participation in, and preparation for, business review meetings with key account customers for KPI status updates on operational milestones, challenges and solutions.
- Ensure compliance with company and customer policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain highest service quality standards and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Support local offices with complex shipment requirements and problem solving.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in freight forwarding and logistics operations.
- Strong knowledge of logistics processes and customer service principles.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced logistics environment.
- Proactive, collaborative workstyle, taking accountability for results.
- Detail oriented with strong problem solving capabilities.
Job Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a well established pan African maritime & logistics company with strong regional presence.
- Challenging and rewarding role with wide scope: shipping, supply chain, freight forwarding, project logistics.
- Exposure to diverse projects across maritime, oil & gas, heavy lift, warehousing and supply chain sectors.
- Collaboration with experienced international team and opportunity for career growth within OBT.
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