Recent Vacancies in a Multinational FMCG Company for Outbound & Logistics Managers


Workforce Group - Our client, a multinational FMCG organisation that boasts of being a household name of consumables in over 50 countries, is currently recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Outbound & Logistics Manager Location: Lagos Key Responsibilities The core function and scope of the Warehouse & Logistics Manager is to:

  • Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing & frequency.
  • Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
  • Resolve problems concerning warehouse operation, transportation & logistics
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting & supplies.
  • Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
  • Adherence /Implementation of the S&OP.
  • Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service in the inventory team
  • Resolve any arising problems or complaints
  • Supervise, coach and train the warehouse team
  • Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
  • Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
  • Negotiate transportation rates or services.
  • Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
  • Prepare and liaise for all HSE related matters which includes but not limited to Fumigation, Fire Extinguishers Servicing, GWP, etc .
  • Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
  • Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
  • Comply with laws, regulations and HSE requirements
  • Working proactively with various departments to realize efficiencies and manage expectations
  • Ability to foster team oriented goals
  • Timely submission of MIS reports
Selection Criteria Essential:
Demonstrated Experience with:
  • At least 5 years of proven working experience as a logistics or inventory manager
  • Record of successful distribution and logistics management
  • Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
  • Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain
  • Having strong communication skills to manage the internal and external stakeholder expectations
  • Strong leadership talent, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Proficient in MS Office package with advance excel & ppt presentation skill
  • Ability to make Decisions under pressure
  • Knowledge of Good Warehousing Practice (GWP) and Health Safety & Environment (HSE)
Desirable:
  • Good personal presentation
  • A good team player
  • Experience of working on ERP system like SAP, etc.
  • Good commercial and business understanding.
  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] Using “Outbound & Logistics Manager” as the subject of the mail.
Application Deadline: 30th September, 2017.