Logistics Manager at OJ Wale Pillar Metal "N" Tech Limited

OJ Wale Pillar Metal “N” Tech Limited is a Nigerian-based Solar Energy Company that is focused on providing sustainable uninterrupted alternative source of energy solutions for homes and businesses across Nigeria and to ensure that it’s eco-friendly and totally free from noise pollution.

Our source of energy ensures conservation of energy and quick power supply for immediate utilisation for end users. O J Wale Pillar Metal ‘N’ Tech Limited was registered on 24th of April 2015 with the Corporate Affairs Commission. However, we have been in the Solar Energy business since 2010, while Battery Hunters Limited our subsidiary was registered on 19th July, 2019. At OJ Wale Pillar Metal 'N' Tech Limited, we are known for innovative and exceptional after-sales service and support for all our clients and customers through our seasoned Engineers and Customers Service Representatives as we provide alternative energy solutions to homes, organisations, schools, industries, Government agencies and Non-Government parastals. Our source of energy exists from Nature and this makes it absolutely free from causing any harm to the end users. No air pollution, no noise pollution and Nature does not fail!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Oshodi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Logistics Manager will be the strategic leader responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the end-to-end logistics network for our company.
• This includes the inbound logistics of new solar components and the complex reverse logistics for collecting scrap batteries.
• This role demands a strategic thinker with deep expertise in international and domestic freight, warehouse management, and compliance, particularly for hazardous materials.

Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Supply Chain Management:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive logistics strategy for the timely and cost-effective movement of goods, including solar panels, inverters, and new batteries from global suppliers to our warehouses.
• Design, manage, and optimize the reverse logistics network for the collection, transportation, and storage of scrap and end-of-life batteries from various sources.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers (air, sea, land), and warehousing partners.

Transportation & Freight Management:

• Negotiate and manage freight contracts and rates for both incoming finished goods and outgoing recycled materials.
• Oversee all shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy for international customs clearance (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin).
• Track shipments in real-time and proactively manage any delays or disruptions.
• Specialize in the transportation of hazardous materials, ensuring full compliance with DOT, IATA, and ADR regulations for battery shipments.

Warehouse & Inventory Optimization:

• Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Implement and manage robust inventory control systems for both new components and scrap battery inventory.
• Ensure safe and compliant storage practices, with a specific focus on the segregation and handling of scrap batteries.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse layout and processes to maximize efficiency and safety.

Compliance, Safety & Sustainability:

• Serve as the company expert on logistics-related compliance, including hazardous material handling, battery transportation regulations, and environmental standards.
• Ensure all logistics activities adhere and other relevant health and safety regulations.
• Champion sustainability within the logistics function, seeking opportunities to reduce carbon footprint and improve circular economy practices.

Team Leadership & Data Analytics:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of logistics coordinators and specialists.
• Utilize logistics data and KPIs (On-Time Delivery, Freight Cost to analyze performance and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.
• Manage the logistics budget, providing regular reports and forecasts to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in logistics or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven experience managing international freight (ocean and air) and domestic distribution.
• Direct, hands-on experience with hazardous materials logistics, preferably with battery transportation (e.g., Lithium-Ion, Lead-Acid).
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and customs documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating with carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and ERP software.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in the renewable energy, electronics, or recycling industries.
• Formal certification in hazardous materials transportation
• Certification in logistics or supply chain).
• Ethnical understanding of solar energy components (panels, inverters, batteries).
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost-to-serve analysis.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a high-growth industry.
• The unique opportunity to build and shape the logistics backbone of a sustainable energy leader.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture passionate about making a positive environmental impact.

Application Closing Date
9th November, 2025.