Distribution Management System Operator (Lagos) at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client operates as a software service company. They provide software platform for consumer goods distribution services.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Distribution Management System Operator

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Industry: Logistics

Job Summary 

• This role is responsible for efficiently managing and optimising the distribution network. This role encompasses overseeing inbound, outbound & logistics, maintaining real-time stock monitoring, generating purchase orders, and collaborating with sales teams to map territories.
• The DMS Operator ensures the seamless flow of products and enhances supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring the timely arrival of products and comparing expected schedules with actual deliveries.
• Collaborate with suppliers and carriers to resolve discrepancies and maintain transparency in the supply chain.
• Generate purchase orders based on inventory levels, reorder points, and demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of products and cost-effective procurement.
• Work closely with the sales team to efficiently map territories, considering geographic data, customer locations, and sales objectives.
• Optimise sales representatives' routes to maximise productivity and minimise
• travel time.
• Continuously monitor stock levels and track inventory movements in real-time.
• Establish and manage reorder points for products to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Implement automated systems or tools to flag products for re-order when they
• reach predetermined stock levels.
• Generate timely alerts and notifications for re-ordering, minimising stockouts and
• optimising inventory
• Ensure all stocks transactions (receipts, counting, transfer and reconciliations) are accurately captured in the system
• Drive all beginning of day preparations.
• Ensuring all reps are ready to truck out.
• Allocate stocks to all sales location promptly.
• Ensure daily contact with GTM back office on
• Ensure all walk-in customers’ transaction are individually entered in the system.
• Responsible for end-of-day stock reconciliation for all
• Maintain/monitor all GTM assets ensuring they are in good working condition and accounted for.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in distribution and logistics, ideally within the fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in utilising distribution management systems (DMS), software, and other supply chain tools.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance requirements in distribution.
• Understanding of inventory management and procurement processes.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.