Who is responsible for reporting discrepancies that are attributable to the carrier?

The transportation officer holds the responsibility for reporting discrepancies related to the carrier. This role is focused on managing and overseeing the movement of goods and supplies, which includes ensuring that shipments are received accurately as per the documentation. When discrepancies arise, such as missing items, damaged goods, or incorrect shipments that can be traced back to the carrier's actions, it falls to the transportation officer to document these issues and report them appropriately. This ensures that accountability is maintained and allows for corrective actions to be taken with the carrier to prevent future occurrences.

Other roles, while critical in their respective areas, do not typically engage directly with the nuances of carrier-related discrepancies. The supply officer primarily oversees inventory and the supply chain, the security officer focuses on safeguarding assets and personnel, and the logistics officer manages the overall flow of goods and services but may not specifically address carrier-related issues as their primary task. Thus, the transportation officer is uniquely positioned to handle these particular reporting responsibilities due to their specialized focus on transportation and carrier interactions.