# Logistics Officer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/logistics-officer-3 Company: Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics Location: Malawi Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-10 Expires: 2026-09-04 ## Job Description Home About Contact Jobs Blogs Login Home About Contact Jobs Blogs Login Home Jobs Logistics Officer Logistics Officer Posted on August 10, 2026 | Job ID: 3319 Application Deadline: 25 days left ### Job Description VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST)POSITION: LOGISTICS OFFICERLocation: LilongweINTRODUCTIONThe Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) is responsible for Procurement, Warehousing, Sales and Distribution of adequate, affordable and approved and quality medicines and medical supplies to all public health facilities in Malawi. CMST is seeking to recruit transformative and visionary persons to support it to effectively fulfill its mandate across its establishments in Mzuzu, Lilongwe and Blantyre as follows:5. LOGISTICS OFFICERJob Title: Logistics OfficerJob Grade: MS5Location: LilongweResponsible to: Senior Logistics Officer (MS4)Responsible for: Assistant Logistics Officer (MS6)No. of Positions: One (1)Purpose of the JobTo coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities, ensuring the efficient storage, handling and distribution of medicines and medical supplies throughout the supply chain.Duties and Responsibilities - Developing monthly logistics and distribution plans based on supplier deliveries and customer requirements. - Supervising labelling, stacking, loading and dispatch activities in accordance with SOPs. - Providing dispatch instructions to warehouse staff and forklift operators prior to loading operations. - Preparing and maintaining logistics and dispatch reports. - Planning resource utilisation within the logistics section. - Reviewing logistics data and making recommendations for operational improvements. - Coordinating receipt and unloading of goods. - Supervising warehouse assistants, loading personnel and forklift operators during logistics operations. - Ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP), CMST policies and regulatory requirements. - Supporting continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing logistics performance and customer service.Job and Person SpecificationsQualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognised institution. - Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent, with credits in English, Mathematics and any two science subjects. - Membership of the Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS) is required. - A qualification in Pharmacy will be an added advantage.Experience - A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in logistics, transport management, fleet management or supply chain operations.Skills and Personal Attributes - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Strong analytical and numerical skills. - Knowledge of fleet and transport management systems. - Knowledge of data analysis and reporting techniques. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Leadership and team management skills. - Strong report-writing skills. - Practical knowledge of logistics information systems.SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONInterested and qualifying individuals should submit applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), with at least three names of traceable referees, and copies of certificates. Applications in sealed envelopes, clearly marking ‘Name of the position being applied for’ should be sent to:The Chief Executive OfficerCentral Medical Stores TrustPrivate Bag 55Mzimba DriveLilongweOr to: vacancies@cmst.mwClosing time and date for applications is Friday 4th September 2026CMST is an equal opportunity employer and ladies are encouraged to apply. 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