Transport and Logistics Manager at a Multinational Logistics & Supply Chain Company - Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a multinational Logistics & Supply Chain company, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transport and Logistics Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate all transport operations for both local and international deliveries in liaison with the Operations Manager.

Transport:

• Ensures the receipt, collation, and registration of all orders.
• Negotiates transport costs to align with market trends.
• Performs the suppliers’ evaluation quarterly.
• Ensures that due diligence is performed on all Carrier providers
• Ensures that all Carrier providers are duly registered prior engagement.
• Regularly update the list of Carrier providers' contact information on the Link Partners Application.
• Follow-up to ensure prompt delivery of shipment after clearance.
• Ensures that all QHSE requirements are met by Carrier providers.
• Follow-up and monitor to ensure that Carrier providers respect policies.
• Follow-up and monitor to ensure that Carrier providers respect the Business Code of Conduct.
• Ensure to Pre-alert transporters on possible loading.
• Supervise the allocation of jobs to various sub-contractors based on the orders received for the day.
• Approve job orders.
• Follow up and monitor to ensure all planned loading is achieved.
• Follow up closely with Operations Team to ensure all documents required for loading are available.
• Follow closely on the return of transport documents.
• Source for new Carrier providers and liaise with the safety and legal department for proper validation of documents.

Logistics:

• Plan routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries.
• Book deliveries and liaise with customers.
• Allocating and recording resources and movements on the transport planning system.
• Ensure all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate effectively with clients and responding to their requirements.
• Book sub-contractors and ensuring they deliver within agreed terms.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Certificate or Technical Certificate in Transport Management or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in transport and logistics operations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain core processes and logistics business
• Customer service
• Knowledge of basic finance fundamentals
• Good supervisory and people management skills
• Organizing and planning skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Good communication and influencing skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Note: We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.