Job for a Deputy Logistics Manager in Lagos at Leventis Foods Ltd


Job for a Deputy Logistics Manager in Lagos at Leventis Foods Ltd

Leventis Foods Ltd is recruiting to fill the following position:
Job Title: Deputy Logistics Manager
Location: Lagos
Department: Supply Chain
Requirements 
  • Proficient in standard business office software
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups
  • Able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets
  • Ba/BSc Degree in Business or Transportation/Logistics Management or any Social sciences.
  • 5 years’ + experience in logistics with a manufacturing/Food processing company
  • Fluency in written and verbal English
  • Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completion
  • Record of successfully collaborating with and influencing senior management and peers
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff
  • Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanor

Responsibilities 
  • Reports to the Director of Operations
  • Fleet Management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Routing for Distribution network
  • Inventory Management
  • Responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminating obsolete and off-spec material, and reduce aging material
  • Develop methods and procedures for scheduling of raw materials from suppliers to support manufacturing in achieving customer demand and minimizing cost impacts to Leventis Foods Limited
  • Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
  • Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
  • Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles.
  • Participate in personnel development at all levels through talent acquisition, performance management, providing opportunity for high performers, education, communication, expectation setting, and self-actualization
  • Develop and maintain transportation system on domestic freight that ensures business needs are met
  • Manage customer service activities including order entry, customer satisfaction, interface with sales, production, labs, regulatory, and quality ensuring that Leventis Foods's customer service creates competitive advantage in marketplace including resolving critical customer complaints
  • Create, manage and achieve the overall logistics and customer service department budgets
  • Ensure Company is in compliance with laws and regulations regarding transportation, including hazardous materials. Resolve any legal issues pertaining to transportation/distribution
  • Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program operational and personnel policies and procedures.
  • Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Application Method 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and applications to: vacancies@agleventis.com

Application Deadline 21st August,


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