Logistics Manager Job at Egbin Power Plc.

Egbin Power Plc. Lagos is one of the biggest additions to the electricity industry in Nigeria. Often seen as the biggest single generating power station in Sub-Saharan Africa, it was built to meet the every rising demand for electricity in Lagos and its environs.

Following the nation’s privatization exercise, Sahara, through its power division, Sahara Power Group and sundry affiliations, acquired the 1320 MW installed capacity Egbin Power Plant. We are working towards deploying a minimum of 5,000 MW of electricity generation over the next five years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Logistics Manager

Job Identification: 399
Job Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring the availability of the required materials for the plant, in the right quality and quantity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Take ownership of shipping & transportation and logistics arrangements for all procurement activities 
• Management of third-party logistics service providers.
• Possess good knowledge of the INCOTERMS and explore the most suitable for every transaction.
• Good understanding of industry limitations and regulations.
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
• Execute logistics plan for inbound and outbound spares for delivery to the destination as scheduled.
• Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs.
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure optimum cost savings on all logistics-related activities by providing and exploring available tax exemption windows.
• Liaise with the relevant authorities for import and other statutory clearances required for procurement and imports.
• Evaluate proposals from various freight forwarders to ascertain the most competitive and reliable means of importations and clearance.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with customs, shipping/logistics agents and port authorities.
• Assist in the automation and integration of the supply chain function.
• Coordination with transporters and freight agents for the timely delivery of goods.
• Prompt processing of permits for clearance of Imported Consignment and payment of duties and taxes. 
• Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
• Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other relevant data protection laws and policies.
• Undertake a Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives.
• Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and implications of not conforming with the requirements.
• Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects and Impact as it is related to their jobs.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, or Engineering.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations.
• Post-graduate degree in logistics, supply chain or any relevant field will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Technical knowledge of mechanical and non-mechanical materials.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Market and vendor knowledge for contract management.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines for supply chain management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of regulatory norms on taxation, duties, and import policies.
• Knowledge of contract and commercial law.
• Quality management skills.
• Knowledge and application of IT systems in contracts management.
• Strong Time Management skills.
• Good negotiation and bargaining skills.