Logistics Officer

The Logistics Officer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day supply chain, storage, and movement of commodities to ensure that goods are received, stored, and distributed safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and in a timely manner. The incumbent will coordinate and oversee the daily physical operations of the warehouse, including the receipt, inspection, unloading, put-away, storage, inventory control, order picking, packing, dispatch, and transportation coordination of medicines, medical supplies, commodities, and other health-related products.

The position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective warehouse management system, including the use of digital inventory and stock-tracking tools to ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting of commodities. The Logistics Officer will ensure that all commodities are handled in accordance with established warehouse management standards and that adequate documentation is maintained throughout the supply chain process.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with First Expiry First Out (FEFO) principles, cold-chain requirements, warehouse standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable Government of Pakistan, and WHO guidelines. The position will also support stock reconciliation, inventory audits, forecasting, reporting, and coordination with relevant government counterparts and supply chain partners to ensure the uninterrupted availability and distribution of health and nutrition commodities.

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving and Inspection:

• Coordinate receipt of medicines, commodities, and medical supplies.
• Verify quantities against purchase orders, delivery notes, and other authorized documents.
• Check batch numbers, expiry dates, packaging condition, and temperature requirements.
• Report discrepancies, damages, shortages, or temperature excursions immediately.
• Ensure commodities are appropriately documented before being accepted into stock.

Storage and Warehouse Operations:

• Coordinate proper placement and storage of commodities.
• Ensure correct segregation and identification of commodities.
• Maintain appropriate warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Implement FEFO and appropriate stock rotation.
• Ensure medicines and medical supplies are stored according to manufacturer's and regulatory requirements.

Medical Supplies and Cold-Chain Operations:

• Coordinate movement of medical commodities into and out of cold rooms/refrigerators.
• Ensure medicine and other heat-sensitive medical items remain within required temperature ranges.
• Monitor temperature records and immediately report excursions.
• Ensure medical supplies are packed and transported using appropriate cold-chain equipment.

Picking and Dispatch:

• Coordinate order preparation and picking based on approved requisitions.
• Ensure FEFO is applied during picking.
• Verify quantities, batch numbers, and expiry dates before dispatch.
• Coordinate loading and dispatch documentation.
• Maintain dispatch records and proof of delivery.

Transport Coordination:

• Coordinate transportation of commodities to storage and service delivery points.
• Ensure appropriate vehicles and transportation conditions.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with programme and district teams.
• Monitor timely delivery and return of relevant documentation.

Reporting:

• Prepare daily/weekly operational reports.
• Report on stock movement, dispatches, damaged commodities, and operational issues.
• Coordinate with the Inventory Control Officer and Data Officer for reconciliation.

Required Qualifications:

• At least University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or another relevant field.
• Professional certification in supply chain, logistics, warehouse management, or pharmaceutical supply chain will be an advantage.

Required Experience:

• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in logistics, warehousing, inventory management, or supply chain operations. Experience handling health commodities, pharmaceuticals, and cold-chain products is highly desirable.
• At least 2 years with an INGO, NGO, UN agency, government health programme, or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience handling medicines, medical supplies, or other health commodities.
• Practical experience in cold-chain operations will be an advantage.
• Experience with inventory and logistics MIS.
• Experience in dispatch planning, transportation coordination, and documentation.
• Knowledge of English and local languages is an asset.

Location:

• Uthal, District Lasbela

Disclaimer:

• MicroMerger is an equal-opportunity and female-friendly employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Selection will be based on merit, qualifications, experience, and job requirements, without discrimination.
• Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests or interviews.
• Incomplete, inaccurate, or late applications may not be considered.
• Any attempt to influence the recruitment process, including bribery, favouritism, pressure, or personal references, will result in immediate disqualification.
• MicroMerger has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, corruption, fraud, discrimination, and workplace misconduct.
• Positions may be offered on a contract basis and extended according to performance, project needs, and funding availability.
• MicroMerger reserves the right to change the number of positions, close the vacancy early, reject applications, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
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