Logistics Manager at GKT Consults Limited

GKT Consults Limited is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a Logistics Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the Logistics and Transportation Department, ensuring a safe and reliable service to transport our guest safely.
• This responsibility will extend to developing strategies to ensure the efficient and cost-effective functioning of the service.
• Candidate must be with close proximity to Airport road, Isolo, Ejigbo axis with ability to resume as early as 6am.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and coordinate staff duties, activities and responsibilities including discipline.
• Conduct regular appraisals and identify professional development opportunities for staff.
• Identify the departmental financial needs and manage these through budgets
• Ensure the department and personnel are compliant with state laws and traffic regulations
• Ensure daily reports are completed properly and accurately.
• Ensure the departmental facilities, assets, tools, and equipment are recorded, maintained, managed and compliant in every aspect.
• Ensure the departmental protocols, SOP's and handbooks are continually updated, maintained and shared with staff.
• Ensure the relay of information to all stakeholders and team members is communicated timeously and appropriately:
• Day to day management of the transportation department.
• Management of company vehicles.
• Develop and be conversant with Lagos routes, and schedule vehicles and drivers.
• Recruit and hire new permanent and temporary logistics staff.
• Serve as a member of the Operations Management Team and attend weekly meetings.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to the Director.
• Understand and be proficient in the use of the PowerSchool data base.
• Develop monthly rosters that engender adequate rest period.
• Develop and keep current the Transport Department Incident Management Report, Policies and Procedures, and ensure compliance by all department members.
• Manage incidents requiring employee discipline.
• Prepare the pick-up and drop-off schedules for guest and communicate to team members • Order and manage diesel/petrol efficient.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash advanced to team members.
• Maintain safety standards to ensure compliance with insurance regulations, and develop a program of preventative safety
• Monitor and maintain the vehicle tracking and camera systems.
• Develop and monitor the Transport department operations and capital expense budgets.
• Compute overtime and bonus of team members on a monthly basis.
• Issue security gate passes for vehicles.
• Maintain annual leave records for Transport department personnel, and ensure leave forms are completed as required.
• Identify training needs and continued driver development, such as advanced driver training and safety.
• Ensure good maintenance culture of the company cars and oversea maintenance.
• Maintain accurate current year and historical transport department files.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• HND, B.Sc, M.Sc in relevant field.
• 5 - 15 years work experience.
• Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written, and able to communicate well with guest and colleagues.
• Prior experience working in a Transport office and managing a fleet of vehicles.
• Experience in scheduling routes, vehicle maintenance, and employee management.
• Strategic planning background in relation to the transport industry.
• Ability to Drive with a valid driver’s licence.
• Prior experience driving or managing drivers.

Attributes:

• A positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• A committed team player with the ability to take initiative.

Salary
N100,000 - N120,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
17th January, 2023.