Logistics Manager at TradeDepot

TradeDepot delivers an innovative route-to-market for the leading consumer goods producers in Africa.
The Shop Top-Up app by TradeDepot lets you re-stock your shop from various brands at the best wholesale prices. Browse, shop by brand or category, compare prices and check the status of your orders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Ref: RMVDI25SYL
Location: Lagos
Job Engagement: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent

The Role
You will be responsible for:

Responsibility for the achievement of TradeDepot’s key distribution and fulfilment metrics, including On-Time and In-Full order delivery, Delivery Trip Start Time, Delivery Trip Completion Rates, etc.
Oversee the activities of the Logistics team to ensure planned shipments are accurately assigned to the correct delivery drivers.
Ensure that all Logistics Officers complete their drivers daily stock and cash reconciliation accurately and on time.
Planning all aspects of logistics operations including inbound/outbound logistics through road and customs clearance, insurance related to company and logistics operations.
Managing relationships with logistics service providers for transportation, customs clearance for both inbound and outbound operations.
Liaise daily with the Planning Manager to prepare a consolidated distribution schedule to meet customers’ order.
Managing 3rd-party logistics service provider relationships effectively and driving continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives for delivery operations.
Ensuring effective and efficient logistics operations.
Working closely with the TradeDepot’s 3PL, Distribution Partners and in -house-delivery team to ensure delivery of all customers’ orders On-Time and In-Full
Perform any other adhoc responsibility assigned to you by your manager from time to time.

Ideal Profile

You have at least 3 – 5 year experience ideally as a Planning/ Forecasting, Transport & Logistics or Warehouse & Distribution within FMCG.
You are a strong mentor and coach who builds high performing teams
You are a self-starter and demonstrate a high level of resilience
You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments
Inventory Management & Reconciliation skills
Strong knowledge of supply chain & Logistics
Strong knowledge of the dynamics of retail distribution and order fulfilment
Ability to work flexibility
Strong customer service skills.

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