Logistics Manager

Great Career Consult - We are a full service recruitment company devoted to supplying quality training, employment and manpower services. our company is dully registered in nigeria, and we are one of the reputable agencies in the country concerned with the training, employment and recommendation of manpower.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Logistics Manager
Job Location: Nationwide
Supervises: Logistics Specialist and Logistics Scheduler

Basic Function

• Logistics Manager is essential to the smooth running of any freight operation and will be required to handle technical details relating to possibly international transportation, such as customs regulations and any necessary documentation.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters within the organization.
• This includes managing budgets, organizing schedules & routes, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, and making sure that drivers are aware of their duties.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment and frequency.
• Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
• Create policies and procedures for logistics activities.
• Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements.
• Train shipping department personnel in roles and responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.
• Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and safety records.
• Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting and customized transportation metrics.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports, exports, and customer issues.
• Prepare and file environmental certification applications.
• Negotiate with suppliers and customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
• Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems.
• Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios.
• Plan and implement improvements to internal and external logistics systems and processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems and processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, and shipping.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes and mixes, and carriers.
• Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
• Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products and supplies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, geography, transportation, logistics, business, social science or related field
• Master's degree in logistics and transport preferred
• 5+ years’ experience as a manager, supervisor, coordinator, or relevant position

Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to appraise and use IT packages and electronic communication methods.
• Tact, diplomacy and calmness, especially when dealing with tired drivers and disgruntled customers.
• An analytic mind and good numeracy skills.
• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Good people management and coordination skills.
• Excellent financial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Good intuition to make crucial judgment calls.

Working Condition

• Travel: occasionally required, though not a regular feature of the working day.
• Working hours: flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business as working hours vary, with long hours and possibly shifts including weekends common.
• Opportunities for self-employment: possible to run own transport business.

Remuneration
Salary is negotiable.

Note

• CV's should be in MS Word format and any applicant who applies more than once for this job post will be disqualified automatically
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after review of applications.
• All communications will be treated in strict confidence.