Konga.com - Do you know that retail represents a vast opportunity in Nigeria? Do you know that internet and broadband penetration In Nigeria Is accelerating? Do you know that retail combined with the power of the internet represents an opportunity to create great customer experiences, a system for distributing consumer goods and unbelievable product selection.
We at Konga.com are working to create a new type of retail company. We are building the human, technological and logistical systems needed to get Nigerians what they want (mobiles, consumer electronics, beauty supplies, etc) delivered to their doorstep anywhere in Nigeria. We are a driven, focused and well-funded company looking for super-talented people. The people we hire believe in the rise of the Nigerian middle class, are in awe of the impact of technology and believe that the only way to predict the future is to invent it.
Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com
Konga.com is recruiting to fill the below position of:
Job Title: Logistics Manager & Inbound Logistics Manager
Job Summary
- Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
- Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Create procedures for logistics activities.
- Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
- Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
- Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
- Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures fur product transit or delivery.
- Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
- Negotiate transportation rates or services.
- Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems.
- Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios.
- Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
- Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.
- Implement or monitor carbon or environmental management, accounting, or audit systems.
Requirements
- Education - Graduate Caliber with 5-7 years solid logistics experience in e-commerce, courier and/or logistic companies. Membership of CILT or CIPS is additional advantage.
- Import & Export Logistics - Verifiable working knowledge of customs clearing, Airfreight, forwarding, last mile logistics, HS codes,
- Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for enhancing turnaround time, delivery lead time including the relative costs and benefits.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources.
- Order Processing - Knowledge of packaging materials, order handling processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods.
- Law and Government - Knowledge of transport laws, permits, Customs, SON, FRSC, Police, VIO and LASTMA relationship management.
Applications Closing Date
15th February, 2013
Method of Application
Interested candidates should fill applications form at
Click here to apply online