Logistics Officer

Logistics Officer Jobs in Lusaka at d.light Zambia Join d.light Zambia as a Logistics Officer and contribute to the efficient and cost-effective movement of products across our supply chain operations in Lusaka, Zambia. We are seeking a dedicated professional to manage shipment tracking, dispatch coordination, transport documentation, and logistics reporting, ensuring all activities are carried out with accuracy and compliance.

About d.light Zambia d.light Zambia is committed to equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Key Responsibilities for Logistics Officer Jobs in Lusaka Inbound Logistics & Receiving:

Coordinate with suppliers, transporters, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries, accurate documentation, efficient offloading, and prompt reporting of any shipment discrepancies such as shortages or damages.

Dispatch & Distribution:

• Manage stock transfers and deliveries from picking through to dispatch and proof of delivery, ensuring precise documentation, shipment tracking, and effective route and load planning.

Transporter & Vendor Coordination:

• Oversee transporter and courier data, quotations, service performance, documentation, invoices, and resolve delivery issues or claims.

Inventory Movement Controls:

• Ensure physical stock movements correspond with approved system transactions and documentation, maintaining accurate records and product traceability.

Safety & Compliance:

• Guarantee all loading, transportation, and handling activities meet company safety, security, licensing, and product-handling standards.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

Monitor shipment status, delivery performance, logistics costs, proof-of-delivery closures, and exceptions; prepare regular reports and identify opportunities to enhance service levels, controls, and cost efficiency. Qualifications and Experience Diploma or bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

3 to 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, distribution, transport coordination, warehouse operations, or supply chain execution. Experience in multi-location, last-mile distribution environments such as consumer durables, solar, FMCG, or telecommunications is advantageous.

Proficient knowledge of inbound logistics, dispatch planning, route coordination, proof-of-delivery management, reverse logistics, and transporter administration. Understanding of stock-movement controls, serialized inventory, and separation of physical custody from transaction processing and approvals.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with ERP, warehouse, inventory, or CRM systems is a plus. Sound commercial judgment with the ability to verify quotations, rates, invoices, and supporting documents.

Excellent organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and follow-through capabilities with meticulous attention to detail. Clear written and verbal communication skills, tactful stakeholder management, and confidence in escalating risks promptly.

High integrity, ownership, and reliability, able to maintain accuracy under operational pressure. Willingness to work in warehouse and field environments, travel as needed, and support occasional extended-hour receiving or dispatch activities.

A valid driver's license is an added advantage. Core Competencies End-to-end ownership of tasks with timely closure.

Proactive planning and early communication. Maintaining accurate records and adherence to controls.

Urgency in action without compromising safety or accuracy. Data-driven identification of bottlenecks and performance improvements.

Building collaborative relationships across teams and service providers. Customer focus, cost discipline, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What We Offer Competitive remuneration package reflecting your skills and experience as a valued member of our transport and logistics team. How to Apply Interested candidates seeking logistics officer jobs in Lusaka are encouraged to apply online via the d.light Zambia recruitment portal.