Outbound & Logistics Manager

Workforce Group - Our client, a multinational FMCG organisation that boasts of being a household name of consumables in over 50 countries, is currently recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Position: Outbound & Logistics Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities
The core function and scope of the Warehouse & Logistics Manager is to:

• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
• Adherence /Implementation of the S&OP.
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service in the inventory team
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train the warehouse team
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing & frequency.
• Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
• Resolve problems concerning warehouse operation, transportation & logistics
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
• Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
• Negotiate transportation rates or services.
• Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
• Prepare and liaise for all HSE related matters which includes but not limited to Fumigation, Fire Extinguishers Servicing, GWP, etc .
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting & supplies.
• Comply with laws, regulations and HSE requirements
• Working proactively with various departments to realize efficiencies and manage expectations
• Ability to foster team oriented goals
• Timely submission of MIS reports

Selection Criteria
Essential:

Demonstrated Experience with:

• At least 5 years of proven working experience as a logistics or inventory manager
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office package with advance excel & ppt presentation skill
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain
• Having strong communication skills to manage the internal and external stakeholder expectations
• Strong leadership talent, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to make Decisions under pressure
• Knowledge of Good Warehousing Practice (GWP) and Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

Desirable:

• Good personal presentation
• A good team player
• Experience of working on ERP system like SAP, etc.
• Good commercial and business understanding.