Nextzon Business Services Limited - Our Client is a start-up mega drug distribution centre in the pharmaceutical sector located in Anambra State, and is looking to fill the role below:
POSITION : Transport & Logistics Manager
Purpose
- Management of inbound and outbound logistics, and co-ordination of suppliers (manufacturers & importers) and off-takers to optimise time, location & cost factors in supply chain.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, transportation and related services
- Liaise with suppliers (manufacturers and importers), off-takers (wholesalers, hospitals, retail chains, etc.)
- Liaise (and negotiate) with logistics partners to uphold company standards and protect best company interests
- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency via associated information systems
- Resolve any germane arising issue or complaints
- Supervise, coach and train transportation & logistics team
- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
- Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements
- Comply with ISO requirements and relative standards
- Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
- Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions
- Continually work to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
- Must be very knowledgeable of vehicle routes (and time taken through each) & related developments, transportation trends, pricing, and government regulations to protect the company from illegal transportation practices and costs
- Develop in/outbound logistics contingency plans to deal with supply chain uncertainties
- Provide feedback to internal customers on consignment pickup, tracking, and relevant information
Required Skills and Competencies
- Outstanding project management skills
- Ability to meet multiple commitments in cross-functional team environments under tight deadlines
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate with external parties and internal customers
- Strong presentation skills - must be comfortable and competent at presenting technical information to senior management and defending position
- Solid personal computer skills and strong capability with Microsoft Office products;
- Good time management skills with ability to work logically and systematically
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
Attributes:
- Accountable
- Responsible
- Self-motivated
- Results oriented
- Confident
- Capable of leading team
- Committed approach to work and commitment to own professional development
Qualifications and Experience
- First degree (minimum of a 2nd class upper) or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar field
- Applicants must have a minimum of 10-years’ work experience in Haulage and Logistics Management from a reputable transport firm
- Strong IT-Skills (e.g. MS Excel)
- Analytical thinking
- Autonomous, responsible, reliable, and self-motivated
- Entrepreneurial mind-set, communication skills, intercultural competency
- Fluent in English and regional language
- Proficient in standard logistics software
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes (as an attachment), stating the reference code TRN/LOGMGR033 as the subject of the email, to: jobs@nextzon.comAll applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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