Head of Logistics at Stirling Trust Company Limited

Stirling Trust Company Limited, a duly licensed company providing Cash-In-Transit, Logistics & Outsourcing services with its Head Office in Ikoyi Lagos and regional offices spread within the geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Logistics

Location: Ikoyi - Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• Responsible for the management and operation of logistics assets (trucks, vehicles etc), distribution and transportation of goods from the manufacturer to the warehouse and finally to the consumer.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
• Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance
• Manage the efficient operation of trucks, trailers, tankers and other articulated and semi articulated vehicles for profitability
• Devise effective means of monitoring drivers of logistic vehicles with their aides ensuring that only authorized client goods are conveyed and delivered to designated locations
• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
• Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency
• Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria
• Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others
• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports
• Introduce and monitor IT software and devices for logistics performance such as Trackers for effectiveness, maintenance and accuracy
• Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change process. Ensure effective logistics implementation takes place relating to the changes
• Explore ways of growing the logistics business through relationship management, networking and social media postings.

Qualifications & Experience required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in a similar role

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
• Customer focused
• Proven analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2024.