Logistics and Supply Chain Manager

Persianas Retail creates pathways into Nigeria’s rapidly evolving retail sector for some of the world’s best loved fashion, leisure and lifestyle brands. We succeed by developing tailored retail environments, consultancy, marketing and agency services that firmly establish our clients’ brands in the hearts and minds of the nation’s aspirational buying public.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary/Objectives

• The Logistics and Supply Chain Manager manages overall supply chain and logistics operations for the company.
• He designs and executes strategies and plans to meet company’s short-term and long-term supply chain management/control requirements.
• The L/SCM will implement an efficient inventory management process that will result in minimise shortages and keep costs / losses down.
• This position manages all employees of the department and works with the HR Department for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Along with the other functional leaders, ensures product availability from principals to meet the business needs.
• Plans the best way to get stock from principals, as well as overseeing the transport / receiving process.
• Negotiates shipping prices and transportation arrangements with contracted providers.
• Ensures that appropriate import and export compliance procedures are followed by employees and contracted service providers.
• Collaborates with multiple-functional managers to plan and execute on the development of a distribution center operational process to enable seamless transfers of stock.
• Manages the quarterly stock count process.
• Manages the demand flow verification processes, engage in short- and long-term planning and conducts inventory analyses for warehouse utilization and coordination Re-distributes stock to respective outlets within Nigeria, as advised by Brand Managers.
• Uploads stock information on relevant software.
• Manages stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
• Oversees restocking needs across all stores / brands.
• Ensures daily, weekly and monthly reports to provide stakeholders with actionable data and insights regarding current stock levels by category and location are generated.
• Engages and develops continuous supply chain improvement practices.
• Works with brand managers to make sure they receive their goods on time and in the right condition.
• Manages and monitors vendor's qualification and performance to ensure they meet company's requirements.
• Manages warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
• Oversees receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
• Oversees the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of all company products.
• Adheres to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
• Maintains standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
• Manages and partners with vendors to develop business relationships that deliver effective operational control to agreed service levels.
• Performs any other duties as required by Line Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Master's Degree or its equivalent in relevant field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years supply chain management/ logistics/warehouse management/operations experience in similar industry.
• Experience with purchasing, expediting, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, warehouse safety practices and relevant software applications.

Job Requirements/Skill:

• Project Management.
• Performance Management.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Technical Capacity.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Business Acumen.
• Leadership.
• Decision Making.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Disciplined and anticipative.
• Management of annualized standard cost settings, pricing, and cost out programs.
• High understanding of compliance requirements.
• A desire for continuous business improvement and professional development.
• Good team player and able to collaborate with other teams in the organization.

Personal Attributes:

• The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
  • Strong Professionally - Credible with integrity.
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics.
  • Be honest and trustworthy.
  • Good listener - will challenge constructively and respond well to feedback.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Be flexible.