Career Opportunity for Administrative Assistant at
DAMCO in Nigeria March 2015
Damco is one of the world’s leading third party logistics
providers specialising in customized freight forwarding and
supply chain solutions. The company has 11,000+ employees in
more than 300 offices around the world and a global presence in
about 100 countries. In 2013, Damco had a net turnover of USD
3.2 billion, managed 2.8 million TEU of ocean freight and
supply chain management volumes and air freighted more than
225,000 tonnes. Damco is part of the Maersk Group.
Damco is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Ref.: DC-069961
Location: Lagos
Key Responsibilities
- The main purpose of the role is to drive our procurement in
Nigeria.
- The candidate will be expected to handle all general office
co-ordination and assist management with the day to day
administrative tasks.
- The candidate is expected to work closely with both Human
Resources and Finance departments.
- The role is a position within Damco Nigeria, aiming to both
adjust our existing procurement and ensure a constant level of
high performance.
- The position will functionally report to Human Resources
Supervisor.
Specific Responsibilities are:
- Travel Coordination: This includes, visa arrangement, hotel
booking, airport pick-up, flight etc for travelers and
visitors.
- Perform the local role as facilities point of contact for
all external service providers, i.e. landlord, cleaners,
telecom, etc.
- Ensure all duties are performed in a safe and professional
manner in line with company policies and procedures.
- Overview company filing system and ensure filing and
archiving is carried out in a timely manner.
- Manage the use of office
cars/maintenance/purchase/fuelling/repair.
- Non-operational Supplies: Managing/Maintaining all office
equipment and supplies. Ensuring at least three quotes for all
supplies twice yearly basis which decision on preferred vendor
is reached.
- General office coordination and liaising with facility
maintenance company to ensure a safe, healthy work environment
including coordination of drivers, printers, copiers, telephone
and internet services, scheduling and management of meetings
and events.
- Manage and own inventory of stationeries.
- Handling and monitoring of all incoming and outgoing
courier.
Requirements
A young, experienced, open-minded, dynamic, detail oriented and
result driven individual with the following skills/traits:
- Minimum 2 year administrative experience (in the Logistics
Business desired).
- Experience in a Finance role will be a plus.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong sense of confidentiality and integrity.
- Builds strong relationships and maintains a strong network
of suppliers.
- Understands our business needs and requirements.
- Speaks English & at least one Nigerian Language.
- Highly motivated and sense of initiative.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Package.
- Strong general management and administrative skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Quality-focus and detail-oriented.
- Dynamic, dedicated and well organized.
Key Performance Indicators
- Supplier Payment Terms.
- Admin cost reductions.
- Timely replacements and Effective stock keeping.
We Offer
- In return for your passion you will benefit from working
within an organization that truly believes in promoting from
within, provide an excellent work environment and value its
employees.
- You will become a part of a winning culture and part of an
open, friendly and ambitious team.
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
"https://jobsearch.maersk.com/vacancies/publication?pinst=005056A5088A1EE4B3DD2F77E701FB25&CallBackUrl=http://www.maersk.com/system/sapcallbackurl&userid="
target="_blank">Click here to apply online
Application Closing Date 31st March,
2015.