Logistic Officer

 Duties and Responsibilities of Logistic officer

The Senior Logistics Officer reports to the Chief of the Supply Chain Service. Logistic officer is responsible for logistics processes and activities related to warehousing, assets management, including assets returns and refurbishment, inbound and outbound deliveries, as well as on inter-entity assets transfers. He has to perform some of the mentioned activities below

• Develop logistics along with support plans, budget requirements and deployment timelines for new operations.
• Develop logistical plans for current operations and logistics contingency plans.
• Prepare plans for liquidation and downsizing.
• Develop and execute tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans.
• Design and develop standard operating methods to manage logistics operations efficiently.
• Ensure accountable, timely and cost-effective release of peacekeeping cargos along with personnel.
• Ensure all supervised staff members are trained as well as cross-trained adequately.
• Identify added logistic training requirements to attain high working standards.
• Coordinate and present logistics support to ongoing land, air, rail and river operations.
• Ensure logistics requirements take gender-specific needs into consideration.
• Coordinate logistics activities related to procurement, funding, substantive units and humanitarian affairs.
• Develop and execute logistics support policy, processes and methodologies to general benefit of all mission units.
• Develop reports on material and personnel movements and various operational logistics problems.
• Involve in technical survey missions for new assignments and pre-deployment corroboration visits to troop contributing countries.
• Guide and oversee performance of new and junior logistics officers.

Possible Questions and Answers for Logistic Officer

1. What are some of the main skills that you possess which make you an excellent contender to work as a logistics officer?

Firstly, I am an extremely insightful individual. I can effectively coordinate several aspects of procurement and logistics to ensure that they meet the individual needs of each department. Being a well-organized person, it is not too difficult for me to create and implement logistics programs that meet the company’s specific requirements.

2. Why do you think logistics is such an important part of an organization?

Logistics is the basis of the success of any organization. It is only if each department and individual is receiving all it requires to operate optimally that their success is guaranteed. Otherwise, there is a huge chance that deadlines won’t be met, and that work quality will deteriorate.

3. As far as vendor relations are concerned, what has been your experience?

A major part of the work of a logistic officer is to create and maintain healthy professional relationships with vendors. I have been extremely successful in identifying suitable vendors that can effectively meet the requirements of the jobs meted out to them.

4. What constraints have you faced as far as logistics work is concerned?

In my present place of work, the entire logistics and procurement system was a complete mess when I joined. Requests were not being serviced and people were generally not cooperative.

5. What did you do to overcome the problem?

Since I wanted a foolproof logistic system, I created and implemented one within no time. The system made sure that requests for procurement were properly verified and fulfilled, all in accordance with the policies of the company. I also implemented training sessions to ensure that staff members understood what was required of them and then worked towards achieving their goals.

6. Do you feel that working as a logistics officer is a taxing job? Why or why not?

I believe that any type of work is taxing if one is not trained in it. Working as a logistics officer is not taxing – I consider it challenging.