Fadac Resources and Services - Our client is a large consumer durable distribution conglomerate with more than 3000+ trade partners across the country. Her business model goes beyond fulfillment to provide our customers and suppliers a unique combination of operational excellence and service efficiency.
Due to expansion, they are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Responsibilities
Logistics Management:
Oversee and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.
Direct, optimize and coordinate the full order cycle, overseeing the entire process to ensure a seamless delivery.
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
Keep track of quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
Oversee the warehouse, catalogue goods, plan routers and process shipments, ensuring a seamless delivery of any client deliverables.
Resolve any problems or complaints, demonstrating exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
Supervise, coach and train the warehouse workforce in order to encourage progression within the team and ensure implementation of all regulations within the company.
Strive to meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeline targets.
Maintain metrics and analyze data in order to assess performance and implementation improvements.
Customs Brokerage:
Responsible for managing all aspects of the Customs Brokerage Department: carry out customs entry and perform good customer service
Maintenance of customs clearance process & trucking in time to achieve the growth and the profit objectives of the company
Source the best qualified 3rd part customs broker and truckers and proceed to become approved service providers.
Maintain and monitor all customs licenses and certificates, ensuring they are kept up to date.
Develop and maintain both new and existing customer relationships, promoting the company's services.
Manage and offer advice on custom legislation where necessary.
Consult and provide training where necessary in order to encourage progression within your team.
Manage and assist with commercial business development, implementing changes where necessary.
Allocate and assign qualified representatives to their relevant departments.
Sea Freight Coordination:
Negotiate and book cargo with shipping lines.
Complete customs clearances, ensuring full compliance to any relevant regulations.
Manage documentation flow. This includes bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices and certificates of origin and licences.
Ship out of gauge/project cargo.
Coordinate the collection/delivery process and manage this until the final destination.
Work in a small team, covering all aspects of the forwarding process.
The Sea Freight Coordinator will book all movement of modes of freight.
Shipping Management:
The Shipping Manager will use software to track, check, prioritise and route orders.
Manage all shipping related documents, keeping them up to date and organised in an effective manner.
Manage and coordinate where necessary the direct flow of packages, overseeing the process from preparation to shipment.
Inspect all labels, barcodes and other features of completed orders to ensure everything has been completed correctly and that the shipments are ready to be sent.
Supervise, train and lead a team of coordinators.
Control the budget of the shipping department.
Resolve any issues that may arise regarding shipped orders in a timely and effective manner.
Ensure all team members understand and comply with all legal regulations and company policies and procedures.
Report to management on any activities and issues.
Organise the safe shipping of cargo, ensuring a seamless delivery.
Oversee and manage the budget of the shipping department.
Maintain strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Job Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor's degree
10 year's experience in similar position.
Record of successful distribution and logistics management
Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
Proficient in standard logistics software
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.