Logistics Operations Manager at Speedaf Logistics

Speedaf is a joint-venture company formed from the YIWILL HOLDINGS and ZTO in 2019. We are currently building an intra-Africa and China-Africa service network to support air, road and sea transportation with the aim to be the leading diversified integrated logistics solution provider between China and Africa. Speedaf offers a variety of products and services with value added service to cover different business or personal scenarios for our customers. Since our launch, Speedaf has continued to expand its global network, developing products, improving customer experience, and introducing IT technologies and equipment to realize automatic operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Operations Manager

Location: Lagos

Background

• Speedaf Logistics is currently building an intra-Africa and China-Africa service network to support air, road and sea transportation
• Our aim is to be the leading diversified integrated logistics solution provider between China and Africa; expanding our global network, developing products, improving customer experience, and introducing IT technologies and equipment to realize automatic operations.

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager in Express or Logistics Company
• The person will be charged with the overall supervision of our on-site operations, analyzing data, making reports, managing stations, and standardizing distribution centers, among other responsibilities.

Job Description

• The Logistics Operations Manager will be responsible for a high-profile & fast-paced logistics operation in assigned area
• Facilitate the provision of exceptional customer service, by pro-actively identifying, and speedily responding to customer/client needs
• Manage Route Planning.
• Support in managing the lifecycle of driverТs employment, from sourcing, on-boarding, training and driver retention.
• Brief & liaise with drivers on a daily basis.
• Handle relevant compliance duties.
• In charge of the management Fleet Management, distribution centers and stations.
• Be actively ready to supervise on-site operation;
• Responsible for the communication and implementation of various rules of the district and detailing the development process of the standardization of distribution center operations;
• Responsible for summarizing and analyzing the data in the transfer process, formulating specific improvement plans, and reporting to the person in charge of the transfer sites;
• Support the overall planning of transfer batches, operation processes, site layout and equipment arrangements of transfer sites;
• Complete other tasks assigned by senior management.

Candidate Qualifications and Experience

• Must have at least Bachelor's Degree in relevant area of study.
• Related certifications or advanced qualifications in Logistics / Supply chain management is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience a well-known logistic or supply chain company's operations department, with at least 3 years of managerial experience.
• Age: 30-40 years before December 2020
• 5.аааа Must have performed a similar role as a Logistics Operations Manager or Head of Transport ideally within fast paced distribution

Candidate Requirements:

• Must reside in Lagos
• Able to deliver a high quality "white glove service" on behalf of a prestigious client.
• Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on & full-on transport management role.
• Able to liaise from shop-floor to management level.
• Multi-site logistics management experience is highly beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft office software, particularly excel
• Desire for the express dispatch,
• Good communication skills and coordination ability.
• Good interpersonal relation and managerial skills
• Self-motivated, structured, quality-driven, and able to take initiative
• Solid management qualities including strong work ethic, trustworthiness, self-confidence, and the ability
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and growth environment.
• An ability to understand and analyze performance metrics.

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Due to a high volume of applicants, only candidates who meet the requirements would be contacted.