Logistics Manager at a Multinational FMCG Company
Employment Nigeria
30-Sep-2017
LAGOS ,
Logistics
Workforce Group - a multinational Fast Moving Consumer Goods is recruiting to fill the position below:
POSITION : Outbound & Logistics Manager
Responsibilities
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
- Adherence /Implementation of the S&OP.
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service in the inventory team
- Resolve any arising problems or complaints
- Supervise, coach and train the warehouse team
- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
- Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
- Comply with laws, regulations and HSE requirements
- Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing & frequency.
- Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
- Resolve problems concerning warehouse operation, transportation & logistics
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
- Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
- Negotiate transportation rates or services.
- Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
- Prepare and liaise for all HSE related matters which includes but not limited to Fumigation, Fire Extinguishers Servicing, GWP, etc .
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting & supplies.
- Working proactively with various departments to realize efficiencies and manage expectations
- Ability to foster team oriented goals
- Timely submission of MIS reports
Selection Criteria
Essential:
Experience :
- 5 years of proven working experience as a logistics or inventory manager
- Strong communication skills to manage the internal and external stakeholder expectations
- Strong leadership talent, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to make Decisions under pressure
- Knowledge of Good Warehousing Practice (GWP) and Health Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Record of successful distribution and logistics management
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Proficient in MS Office package with advance excel & ppt presentation skill
- Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
- Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain
Desirable:
- Experience of working on ERP system like SAP, etc.
- Good commercial and business understanding.
- Good personal presentation
- A good team player
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's to:select@workforcegroup.com with “Outbound & Logistics Manager” as the subject.
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