Warehouse Manager & Logistics Manager Recruitment at Upfield

Upfield is a global leader in plant-based nutrition with a great history and a portfolio of iconic brands that people have used and trusted for generations. This includes Flora, Rama, Becel, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe it’s not Butter and ProActiv.

We are a global food company with 6 business units operating in 95 markets. We have the mind-set of a start-up. This makes us fast, agile, entrepreneurial, cost conscious and accountable for our products – from seed to serving at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Position: Warehouse Manager & Logistics Manager

Job Location: Lagos

About the Role

• The main purpose of Warehouse Manager & Logistics manager is to direct FG evacuation, receipts, warehousing, distribution operations and Inventory management.
• To manage direct finished goods shipment to customers by overseeing the efficient receipt, storage, FG re-handling and dispatch to customers.
• Ensure productivity targets are achieved and compliance to warehouse processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to warehouse health, safety, security, hygiene and housekeeping standards as per company policy
• Operationally manage warehouse in compliance with company policies and vision.
• Oversee end to end warehouse processes i.e receiving, loading, warehousing, stock controls, dispatch and distribution, for raw/pack material and finished goods.
• Regular layout review and ensure efficient space utilization.
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce operational policies and standard operating procedures to optimize warehouse operations
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
• Manage stock control and reconcile with SAP system. Enforce a strict no scan, no move policy.
• Responsible for optimization of inventory levels in coordination with planning and procurement
• You will be responsible to continuously improve standard in logistics and warehousing and this forms part of the core expectations of your role.
• Shipment to customers will be done directly form the warehouse and you will be responsible to manage customer orders and ensure that orders are fulfilled on time.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews with the warehouse service providers.
• Follow up for timely 3P payments ensuring compliance to due P2P process.
• Liaise with stakeholders, suppliers and contracted 3PL transport providers to load/offload and dispatch Finished Goods
• Provide work plans, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results for the warehouse team.
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.
• Ensure FIFO is strictly adhered to at the warehouse and regular ageing reports are shared with the team.
• Ensure proper SLOBS management in the warehouse.
• Ensure 100% conformance to plan to the loading plan and continuously improve on warehouse productivity.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 experience of warehouse management and distribution systems ideally in the FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge and experience on SAP WM management
• Knowledge of customer service processes
• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field or equivalent
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge and experience in inventory management
• Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
• Experience and good understanding in third party management and Knowledge of continuous improvement program and cost cutting initiatives within the warehouse.