Adexen Recruitment Agency Recruits Logistics Manager

Adexen is pioneering in HR and Recruitment Process Optimization to service its customers. All clients enjoy the flexibility of choosing dedicated Onshore, Nearshore, or Offshore services.

Our HR and Advisory consultants have many years experience of working with leading multinationals and large local companies across Africa and other emerging markets. Whether you are considering implementation of a new HR strategy or a move to outsource your resourcing function then our consultants can offer advice on a creative solution to your problem.

Our client is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity, through innovation products and services.

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a leading Global Heavy Duty Company  to recruit a Logistics Manager for its operations in Nigeria

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Job reference: 283
Industry: Consumer Goods
Location: Nigeria
Function: Supply chain

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review the company’s logistics operations business practices, update and improve process documentation, streamline opportunities, and eliminate non-value added activities
• Drive the development and cultivation of positive business relationships with the company’s logistics customers and vendors; direct pricing and performance reviews in order to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities and to manage costs
• Control and continuously improve a smooth ordering process with internal distribution partners
• Provide support to other company business functions in the development of client solutions and transportation pricing requests
• Develop and manage the transport/ logistics operations budget and all related fiscal forecasting and planning activities
• Drive and facilitate activities that improve coordination and communication within the organization (e.g. Client Services, Operations, Sales, Finance, HR, IT)
• Oversee and ensure all logistics-related operations comply with applicable environmental, health, safety, and other regulatory rules and regulations
• Coordinating Import/Export with customs' agents and local authorities and with logistics service providers
• Negotiate pricing with local carriers
• Maintaining track records of all the shipments
• Process the timely renewal of the regulatory agencies permits such as NAFDAC, SON, Plant Quarantine etc
• Making useful recommendations for cost savings for more efficient and effective delivery methods, and managing the delivery process to minimize additional costs (i.e. demurrage)

Requirements

• BSc in Engineering or any other discipline from a recognised institution
• At least 8 years hands on experience in technical/ logistics
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a management position
• Must have an understanding of import policies and procedures
• Excellent Presentation & Communication Skills
• Knowledge of safety practises
• Possess a proactive personality and be a self starter
• Excellent customer relations within the industrial sector
• High proficiency in MS Office applications
• Should be team oriented and outgoing

Remuneration
Very attractive package with an opportunity to work in a Global company

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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