Logistics Manager at Graceco Limited

Graceco Limited – We are a food processing and manufacturing company with specialty in consumer goods and the production of input for bakers and the confectionery industries. We are a leader in confectioneries and bakers’ items. Our success is powered by our world-class team of highly engaged and committed staff.
In our company you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, strategic environment where bold, innovative thinking isn’t just welcomed, it’s encouraged. Across all functions, we relish the opportunity to help our people fulfil their potential. Our rapid expanding business means plenty of opportunities to step into the spotlight and acquire life time experience.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Lagos

Core Responsibilities

Implement general maintenance and timely preventive maintenance & service schedule for all automobile in the company’s fleet
Ensure all company’s vehicles have local and national valid papers; insurance, road worthiness.
Provide comprehensive report on tracker installed in company vehicle; mileage covered, fuel usage, etc. monthly
Use the data from the tracker to recommend efficient fleet management ideas to management
Escalate to management any unusual activities observed through the tracker
Plan and coordinate the daily distribution of Customers / Outlets after Authority to Load (ATL) has been given
Plan and coordinate transfer of stock to Graceco Depot
Use the Delivery trip feature on ERPNext for Customer Distribution
Interfacing with external clients such as 3PL partners, MDS Logistics, etc. for distribution of stocks to approved customers and for replenishment of stock in their warehouse
Daily management of customers distribution related issues and prevention of recurrence
Schedule pickup of supplies or personnel as dictated in the service request through Helpdesk
Ensure timely pick up of raw material needed from designated vendor’s office / factory
Ensure departmental budget is not exceeded
Prepare monthly report analysis on fuel usage, transportation cost, mileage, etc. for management’s review
Manage crisis professional; accident cases, vehicle papers cases, law enforcement agents such as LASMA, FRSC, VIO, POLICE, Local Government, etc.
Coach logistic personnel on processes and deliverables as applicable to the department and overall company objective
Ensure drivers adhere to safety procedure and standard on offloading, speed, driving, parking, etc.
Ensure prompt resolution of all issues on refueling, logistic related expense claim, breakdown of vehicle, impromptu delivery
Ensure drivers are at the Drivers Station and not on the streets.
Other tasks as assigned by Management from time to time.

Education and other Qualifications

Minimum of a B.Sc / HND in Management, Supply Chain Management and / or related field
Possess about 3-5 years experience as a logistics manager in the FMCG sector
Applicants must be able to drive and have a valid drivers’ license.
Applicant must be computer literate especially in use of MS suite.
Applicant who resides within Ikeja, Agege, Ipaja, Otta, Alagbado and environs will have added advantage.
Applicant must have relevant certification and training in distribution management.

Person Specification

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great Communication and Influencing Skills
Strong Analytical Thinking
Strong Organizational and Planning Skills.
Great Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
Ability to speak the local dialect of the area of application is an added advantage.
Ability to act decisively to resolve problems
Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills.

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