Transport and Logistics Manager in a multinational Logistics & Supply Chain company

Adexen has been mandated by a multinational Logistics & Supply Chain company to recruit the services of the position below:

Job Title: Transport and Logistics Manager Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Responsibilities

Co-ordinate all transport operations for both local and international deliveries in liaison with the Operations Manager.

Transport:

Approve job orders.
Follow up and monitor to ensure all planned loading is achieved.
Follow up closely with Operations Team to ensure all documents required for loading are available.
Ensures the receipt, collation, and registration of all orders.
Negotiates transport costs to align with market trends.
Performs the suppliers’ evaluation quarterly.
Follow-up to ensure prompt delivery of shipment after clearance.
Ensures that all QHSE requirements are met by Carrier providers.
Follow-up and monitor to ensure that Carrier providers respect policies.
Ensures that due diligence is performed on all Carrier providers
Ensures that all Carrier providers are duly registered prior engagement.
Regularly update the list of Carrier providers' contact information on the Link Partners Application.
Follow-up and monitor to ensure that Carrier providers respect the Business Code of Conduct.
Ensure to Pre-alert transporters on possible loading.
Supervise the allocation of jobs to various sub-contractors based on the orders received for the day.
Follow closely on the return of transport documents.
Source for new Carrier providers and liaise with the safety and legal department for proper validation of documents.

Logistics:

Book sub-contractors and ensuring they deliver within agreed terms.
Allocating and recording resources and movements on the transport planning system.
Ensure all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
Plan routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries.
Book deliveries and liaise with customers.
Communicate effectively with clients and responding to their requirements.

Desired Skills and Experience

Negotiation skills
Good communication and influencing skills
Knowledge of supply chain core processes and logistics business
Customer service
Knowledge of basic finance fundamentals
Bachelor's degree or equivalent certificate or technical certificate in transport management or relevant discipline.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in transport and logistics operations.
Excellent communication skills.
Good supervisory and people management skills
Organizing and planning skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills