Documentation & Logistics Officer

2026-03-25
Lagos, Nigeria
6 - 8
Logistics & Supply Chain

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is an indigenous company that ventured into the Exploration and Production (E&P) business in the year 2005.

We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates for our water production plant in the capacity below:

Job Title: Documentation & Logistics Officer

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily dispatch schedules based on production output.
Arrange vehicles and transporters for timely delivery.
Ensure proper loading supervision and dispatch verification.
Monitor delivery timelines and resolve transport-related issues.
Prepare and verify dispatch documents such as Delivery Challan, Invoice, E-way Bill, Gate Pass, and Packing List.
Maintain batch traceability records for finished goods.
Ensure compliance with local food safety and regulatory documentation requirements.
Maintain transport agreements and records.
Ensure dispatch compliance with applicable regulatory standards (FSSAI / BIS / local authorities).
Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
Prepare daily/weekly/monthly dispatch and logistics reports.
Track freight costs and logistics performance metrics.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams.
Liaise with transporters and third-party logistics providers.
Handle customer documentation queries related to shipments.
Maintain finished goods inventory records.
Coordinate with warehouse and production teams for stock reconciliation.
Monitor pallet and packaging material movement.
Conduct periodic stock audits and reporting.

Requirements
Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Business Administration / Supply Chain / Logistics or a Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

Experience:

6 - 8 years of experience in logistics, dispatch, or documentation role in bottled water / beverage / FMCG industry.
Experience in handling regulatory documentation and transport coordination.

Certifications:

Certification in Supply Chain / Logistics Management
ERP / SAP Training Certification.

Selection Criteria:

Experience in handling high-volume dispatch operations.
Should have proven experience in managing dispatch operations and coordinating with transporters in FMCG or beverage industry.
Should demonstrate understanding of regulatory compliance applicable to packaged drinking water plants.
Should have experience in freight cost monitoring and logistics performance tracking.
Should be capable of managing multiple dispatch schedules while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Should exhibit strong coordination skills between production, warehouse, sales, and transport teams.
Should demonstrate high integrity, documentation accuracy, and audit readiness.
Should demonstrate strong knowledge in preparation and verification of commercial and statutory documents such as invoices, delivery challans, E-way bills, and gate passes.
Should possess practical experience in maintaining batch traceability and finished goods inventory reconciliation.
Should have working knowledge of ERP systems and advanced MS Excel for reporting and stock management.

Functional Skills:

Knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations in FMCG / bottled water industry.
Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and inventory management software.
Familiarity with warehouse operations and pallet management.
Understanding of basic taxation and transport compliance requirements.
Experience in dispatch planning and transporter coordination.
Understanding of regulatory documentation (Invoice, E-way Bill, Gate Pass).
Knowledge of batch traceability and stock reconciliation.

Behavioural Skills: