Logistics Manager at Nalis Motors

Nalis Motors is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Owerri, Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the storage, transportation, and distribution of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished pharmaceutical products.
• The role ensures timely delivery, inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and efficient supply chain operations while maintaining product quality and integrity.

Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Distribution Management:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to ensure efficient movement of materials and finished goods.
• Manage inbound and outbound transportation activities.
• Coordinate shipments with suppliers, freight forwarders, distributors, and customers.
• Ensure timely delivery of products while minimizing transportation costs.
• Monitor transportation performance and service levels.

Warehouse & Inventory Management:

• Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure proper inventory control and stock accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Implement FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) inventory practices.
• Conduct periodic inventory audits and cycle counts.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality:

• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP), cGMP requirements, and company quality standards.
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions for pharmaceutical products, including temperature-sensitive products.
• Monitor cold chain logistics and temperature-controlled transportation.
• Ensure proper documentation for product traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Supply Chain Coordination:

• Collaborate with Procurement, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, and Sales departments.
• Coordinate material availability to support manufacturing schedules.
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers and transportation contractors.
• Resolve supply chain disruptions and implement contingency plans.

Cost Management & Process Improvement:

• Develop and manage logistics budgets.
• Negotiate transportation and warehousing contracts.
• Identify opportunities to reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and logistics performance metrics.
• Utilize ERP and warehouse management systems to optimize operations.

Risk Management:

• Assess and mitigate logistics-related risks.
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Monitor transportation safety and security requirements.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations where applicable.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery performance.
• Inventory accuracy and stock availability.
• Transportation cost per shipment/unit.
• Warehouse productivity and efficiency.
• Compliance with GDP and quality requirements.
• Reduction in logistics-related deviations and customer complaints.
• Cold chain compliance performance.
• Inventory turnover rate.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as APICS, CSCP, CLTD, or CILT are an advantage.

Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience in logistics, warehouse management, or supply chain operations.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing industries preferred.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of logistics and distribution management.
• Understanding of GDP, cGMP, and pharmaceutical supply chain requirements.
• Inventory management and warehouse operations expertise.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary
N100,000 - N500,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr.kadisparkconsultltd@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.