Logistics Assistant – Distribution (SC5)

About the role

The Global Fund, through Plan International Liberia, supports logistics services at the Central Medical Store (CMS) so that medicines and health commodities can be received, stored, transported and distributed nationwide. This Logistics Assistant position supports and monitors distribution operations, strengthens last-mile delivery visibility, ensures accountability during transport and guarantees timely delivery to health facilities across the 15 counties of Liberia.

Key responsibilities

• Perform loading operations, monitor truck movements and ensure compliance with distribution plans and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as focal point for last-mile delivery monitoring across all 15 counties.
• Carry out frequent field missions, including remote areas, to verify deliveries and resolve distribution challenges.
• Certify quantities, products, batch numbers and documentation before dispatch, and inspect vehicles before loading.
• Support management and performance monitoring of logistics service providers.
• Maintain delivery tracking records, proof of delivery documents and distribution reports.
• Support data quality in RITA and other logistics information systems, and collect and analyse data on deliveries, losses, lead times and transporter performance.
• Identify, document and escalate distribution risks, security concerns, delays, damages and losses.
• Keep an organised filing and archiving system and perform other related duties.

Required profile

• Secondary education and a post-secondary qualification in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, information systems or a related field; a university degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution management or supply chain operations; nationwide distribution and remote field experience is highly desirable.
• English read, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Liberia.

Required skills

• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical, communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; the deadline is 7 November 2026.