CANDEL FZE RECRUITMENT FOR GRADUATE TRAINEE (LOGISTICS OFFICER) | GRADUATE TRAINEE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

The Candel FZE is a manufacturing company engaged in the development, production, marketing and distribution of agrochemicals, specialised fertilisers, seeds and allied products in Nigeria. It is located in the Lekki Free Zone, Ibeju- Lekki, Lagos, near Dangote Refinery.

Job Description:

We are looking for the next generation of supply chain leaders. As a Graduate Trainee (Logistics Officer), you will undergo an intensive, structured training program designed to give you a 360-degree view of our logistical engine.

From the intricacies of import/export documentation to the high-stakes coordination of transportation and warehouse management, you will work side-by-side with industry veterans to ensure our goods reach their destination on time, every time. If you are an analytical, high-energy graduate with a passion for operational efficiency, this is your entry point into a global career path.

Requirements:

1. Warehouse & Inventory Mastery

• Stock Integrity: Assist in maintaining "zero-error" records for incoming and outgoing goods.

• Operational Oversight: Participate in supervising the loading and offloading of raw materials and finished products, ensuring quality is maintained at every touchpoint.

• Inventory Control: Support monthly stock reconciliations and learn the logic behind optimized warehouse organization.

2. Transportation & Shipment Coordination

• Fleet Syncing: Support the real-time tracking of shipments, coordinating closely with drivers and transporters to manage delivery windows.

• Documentation Architecture: Learn the legal and technical requirements for preparing critical import/export documents and transport manifests.

• Timely Fulfillment: Assist in following up on delivery schedules to minimize bottlenecks and ensure customer satisfaction.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Financial Alignment: Participate in monthly reconciliations with the Finance department to ensure physical stock matches financial records.

• Safety & Standards: Engage in health and safety (HSE) audits to ensure all goods are handled in compliance with global quality standards.

• Systems Learning: Gain proficiency in utilizing data and basic analytics to identify gaps in the supply chain process.

Qualifications and Skills:

Academic & Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Single or Combined Honours) from a recognized Nigerian University.

• Experience: 0–2 years of work experience (Fresh Graduates and Post-NYSC candidates are highly encouraged to apply).

• Technical Stack: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry and basic formulas) and Word.

• Age Limit: Must not be more than 30 years old.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: A natural ability to spot patterns in data and solve logistical puzzles.

• Organization: Highly structured approach to managing records and schedules.

• Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written skills for coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

• Team Spirit: A proactive "can-do" attitude with the ability to follow instructions precisely.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.