Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: FMCG - White Goods / Home Appliances
Responsibilities
Responsible for handling the technical details relating to possibly international transportation, such as customs regulations and any necessary documentation.
Efficiently evaluate the costs of transportation, services and inventory within any budget or distribution strategy.
Knowledge and application of national and international import/export legislation.
Effectively troubleshoot any issues that may arise in international freight transportation.
Ability to build relationships with Logistics mediators and work closely with package engineers to ensure the protection of freight in transportation.
Accurate documentation and organisation of any changes to operating procedures, prioritisation or any problems that occur.
Responsible for checking the quality and quantity of goods before, during and after movement.
Coordinates and controls the cycle of transportation (within and outside the country)
Conduct data analysis and plan necessary improvements of performance.
Allocating duties to logistics officers and dispatch riders
In charge of registering received goods and dispatched goods.
Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
Costing of goods received.
All other responsibilities are assigned by the Managing Director.
Maintain control and ensure regulations to all import and export processes and monitor work according to corporate and local policies and evaluate all-new customs requirements and supervise everyday operations according to standard procedures.
Assist to obtain all required import permits and export licenses for all processes.
Coordinate with marketing and sourcing department to establish an efficient export classification and prepare tariff schedule.
Provide an efficient interface with freight forwarders and administer all freight logistics and provide an optimal level of customer services and resolve all shipment issues.
Perform all record-keeping processes and maintain records of all entries.
Evaluate all items for import and ensure accuracy in all values and collaborate with customs brokers to provide clearance of all imports and maintain required documents.
Perform audits on all import and export files on a regular basis.
Monitor and provide a response to all customsinquiries and requests and obtain required product certifications for all export and import products for customs clearance.
Collaborate with various departments and obtain all certification documents and ensure compliance to all import and export policies and perform regular audits on all broker activities.
Requirements
B.Sc in Logistics and Transportation, or other related qualifications like supply chain management.
8 - 10 years experience in similar or related industry
Appreciation of security requirements, techniques and concepts.
Political savvy, diplomacy, maturity and tact including the ability to relate with diverse people.
Excellent planning and organisation skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
Result oriented and quality focus disposition.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
High level of integrity and business ethics
Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Application Closing Date
28th September, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.