LOGISTICS MANAGER

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the movement, storage, and distribution of goods within a supply chain. This role ensures that operations are efficient, cost-effective, and meet customer and organizational expectations. The Logistics Manager also manages relationships with suppliers, transportation providers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees logistics operations (product order, loading, transportation, and delivery) in Nigeria, in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Ensures optimization of inbound and outbound logistics operations, transit warehouses, as well as effective tracking of product stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency across locations.
• Develops and implements logistics strategies to optimize supply chain operations.
• Manages relationships with suppliers, carriers, and other logistics partners.
• Ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Analyzes data to identify areas for improvement in logistics processes and cost savings.
• Leads and mentors the logistics team to achieve performance goals.
• Prepares and presents logistics performance reports to senior management.
• Resolves logistics issues and addresses challenges to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a master’s Degree or professional certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in logistics management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of logistics processes, supply chain principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in logistics management software and tools.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Skills:

• Leadership and team management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective negotiation and vendor management.
• Proficiency in data analysis and logistics systems.