Logistics Operations Manager at Total Data Limited

Total Data Limited – Our client is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Location: Lagos

The Logistics Manager will oversee functional areas of our clients logistics operations, in accordance to best possible costs and down time periods, whilst generating management reports in line with spend versus budgets.

Responsible for managing fleet related operational costs in line with functional budget requirements
Monitor cost and limit vehicle down-time, recommending performance change measures aimed to continuously improving and business position
Formulation and implementation of regulations and strategies to manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service accordingly.
Prepare monthly/yearly budgets based on plans and strategy put in place for smooth running of the company.
Manage the control of flow packages to ensure customers receive products on time.
Oversee Warehouse, inventory control, material handling, customer service, transportation, and planning of workers.
Prepare workforce schedules and ensure distribution workers follow safety rules.
Partner and negotiate with clients, custom brokers, suppliers, manufacturers, and other partners concerned to maintain good public relationships.
Generally, supervises daily operations of staffs within and outside region and give support when needed.
Formulates employee management regulations and resolve any arising problems or complaints.
Work to improve the efficiency of the company’s supply chain.
Identify and collate enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement to top management.

Candidate Qualifications and Experience

Male candidates preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Marketing or a similar discipline is preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of proven experience with a global logistics/Express company is desired,
Must have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory/managerial experience in a similar role.

Candidate Requirements:

Have strong passion for in work, with the ability to adapt to strong work intensity
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Ability to identify, communicate and resolve issues, manage risk, and develop update and issue resolution summaries to the development team
Excellent leadership abilities, with the ability to take initiative.
Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills required
Strong organization, time management and prioritization skills.
Must be able to make sound and logical decisions.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2020.a