Logistics Manager

Company Description Our client is an indigenous marine logistics service provider company, incorporated to provide various marine services ranging from Marine logistics, Integrated procurement and engineering services in Nigeria.

Job Description

Manages logistics operations within the organization while providing expertise in controls and documentation for all types of moves
Under general autonomy, provides management, leadership, coaching and mentoring to a team of logistics professionals.
Works with Product Service Lines (PSLs) to identify needs and ensure inbound and outbound transportation is arranged to meet operational needs.
Manages the performance of the service providers and looks at data over long periods of time to see trends.
Forecasts trends and issues that may impact the future movement of goods, with detailed knowledge of legal and customs requirements for both local and international trade.
Seamless scheduling of goods and personnels for drop-offs and pick-ups
Develops and implements logistics strategies in line with regional initiatives for the company overall goal.
Oversees contract management and execution to include: negotiating, setting price levels and/or approving significant contracts with logistics service providers
Provides sourcing expertise using logistics technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and laws to negotiate agreements.
Manages complex strategic logistics projects through a combination of leadership and subject-matter expertise.
Manage suppliers delivery performance and maintain suppliers contracts.
Support the Supply Chain Department on the strategic front of the Project Select phase.

Qualifications

Ability to inject industry best practices, including 4PL management in strategies for managing logistics services and contracts.
Efficiently and effectively execute a robust governance role for Logistics management
Always operate to the highest productivity and competitive standards
Ability to meet deadlines.
Strategic thinker and practical executor.
Tactful and diplomatic when dealing with tense situations.
Experienced in multi-drop transport management.
Have excellent standards of numeracy.
Intermediate User knowledge of Ms Package.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualification: A degree in any related course
Experience: Minimum of 7 years' logistics experience

Additional Information

Remuneration

Net pay: N150K – N250K