Logistics Dispatcher at Remedial Health

Remedial Health is digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain in Africa. We’re building the biggest medicines/ medical devices wholesaler and pharmacy financing partner starting in Nigeria. We focus on bringing high quality medication manufacturers directly to pharmacies, chemists and hospitals, using our Remedial health store and pharmacy management software. As a company we are committed to building a culture of excellence and high growth. We are backed by some of the most well respected and prolific investors and operators in the US, Africa and Europe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Dispatcher

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Role

• Direct and coordinate all logistics activities as they pertain to the movement of goods and items across various locations
• Oversee the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of members of the Logistics team
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
• Oversee the coordination and routing of company vehicles for deliveries
• Direct dispatching, routing activities and tracking of vehicles
• Ensures that customer difficulties or problems are investigated and resolved
• Coordinates maintenance of the company vehicles.
• Implements safety audits and trains staff members on safety issues
• Maintains knowledge of best practices including the most efficient and cost-effective methods.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations in collaboration with other managers
• Ensures compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations
• Reviews and analyses expenditures and other financial information; uses the results to develop and implement plans, policies, and budgets
• Determine the exact fuel gauge for every route using the standard practice
• Coordination and arranging of reverse logistics business on the return journeys to minimize the cost of delivery
• Direct reporting to the Divisional Head on matters arising, with adequate sensitization on the magnitude of the matter requiring attention
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or HND in Business Administration, Transport Management or other related fields
• 4 - 5 years of relevant experience in logistics and transport operations, with
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a managerial capacity
• Professional certification in Transportation & Logistics is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.