Best Search Recruitment Limited - Our client is a multinational cosmetic and beauty products company.
Job Title: Shipping and Distribution Supervisor
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
The shipping and distribution supervisor will be tasked with ensuring seamless importation and distribution of company products.
He/She must have in-depth experience of the ports and distribution across the country, and must also possess FMCG experience, amongst other supply chain and customer service skills, as the supervisor will eventually advance to become an operations manager.
Responsibilities
Deliver World Class Service to our consultants
Responsible for order taking and customer service in our Contact Center, Immediate Service Centers and Service Centers
Central warehouse operations including pick & pack of consultant orders and inventory control
National distribution planning and market replenishment order
Sanitary registration and importation process
National distribution, distribution strategy and annual negotiations
Purchasing of needed packaging material
Support marketing with planning of discontinued products
Define and implement correct future set-up
Leading customer service and operations projects
Develop your team with the latest knowledge and trends
Secure a cost and capital efficient operation
Personal Characteristics:
Dynamic, strong and practical leader with entrepreneurial and commercial orientation
The ability to lead people and foster productive teamwork
Good strategic thinker with necessary analytical competence
An extrovert with strong communication skills capable of motivating people in a rapidly changing environment
Strong drive and a positive “down-to-earth” attitude
Sound personal judgment and ability to handle big responsibilities under freedom
Highly dedicated in achieving results
Strong willingness to learn and develop
You need to have low prestige and be ready to assist in whatever matters that comes up
Eagerness to take on new responsibilities
A proactive approach to improving business
Encounter curiosity, innovation, creativity - and the ability to apply them to achieving measurable results
Adaptability and easiness to adjust to changes and new environments
Work well under pressure
Skills in negotiating with suppliers
Organized, well-structured and good at doing many things and at the same time meeting deadlines
Desired Skills, Experiences and Qualifications
5 years previous experience in Logistics/Supply Chain and Customer Service.
University Degree in Engineering, Administration or Business.
Hands on with helicopter perspective and knowledge in all areas
Strong Leader
English spoken, written and read
Documented fast moving consumer goods experience
Organized, structured, analytical and process oriented
Very good interpersonal, motivational and management skills
Highly dedicated in achieving results
A proactive approach to improving business
30-45 years
Very good analytical skills
Good negotiation skills
Good report writing skills
Good knowledge of Excel in particular and other systems in general
Able to cope well with stress
Knowledge of NAFDAC
Must be conversant with Customs, clearing, normal import documents (form M, soncap etc.)
Inbound logistics in general
Outbound logistics in Nigeria (basic distribution)
Management experience
Have a strategic mindset on how to distribute in Nigeria, some market knowledge so he/she can be a partner in roll out decisions.
Application Closing Date
7th November, 2014
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected]