Logistics Specialist at a Reputable Paint Company - Willers Solutions Limited

Willers Solutions Limited - Our client, a reputable firm in the paint sector is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities 

• Strategically manage warehouses in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
• Setup warehouse for efficient space utilization.
• Maintain metrics for quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Participate in meetings, and keep up to date on issues related to all shipments. (internal/external)
• Logistics cost responsibility, like invoice verification of LSP services.
• Logistics cost reduction analysis
• Resolve issues by presenting various alternatives for decision at monthly S&OP meetings related to warehouses.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy/cycle counting.
• Responsible for shipments and look for ways to reduce costs.
• Work with Sales, customer service and Manufacturing to improve timing of shipments to avoid/reduce expedite costs
• Ensure Company is in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding transportation.
• Check with staff for changes that could affect delivery schedule: make schedule adjustments as needed.
• Travel back and forth to warehouse along with moving resources as needed.
• Efficiently and effectively transfer materials from 3rd party warehouses within timeline set by Management team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in LogisticsSupply ChainManufacturing
• Experienced with SAP, GIB, and WMS
• APICS certification preferred
• Ability to handle supply logistics, supply chain and invoice
• Excellent communication and Team building skills
• Strong computer skills (Word/Excel/Access)
• Has the resources to efficiently interact with multiple areas of the organization and at all levels.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2023.