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.
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