Job title: Head of Logistics
Location: Ogun State
Reports: Head, Supply Chain
Salary: 14-18m Annually
Nature of Work: Day and Onsite
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee logistics operations (products order, loading, transportation and delivery) pan Nigeria, in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
* Ensure optimization of inbound and outbound logistics operations, transit warehouse as well as effective tracking of products stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency across locations.
* Oversee the company’s warehouses (finished goods) in line with best-in-class warehouse management practices (5S standard).
* Contribute to the development of a robust health, safety and security procedure in finished goods storage and logistics operations, in line with the company’s requirement.
* Work in conjunction with the sales department to initiate the re-distribution of products from the depots/hubs to ensure customers satisfaction and take opportunities of servicing emerging markets.
* Ensure proper stock management at all depots and minimize stock out and damages, while also ensuring optimal customer service at all times.
Key Requirements
* First Degree or its equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing and Supply or any other related discipline.
* Master’s Degree or Professional Certification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
* Minimum of 15 years’ cognate experience in related function, with 5 years at managerial level, in an FMCG industry (preferably bottling company).
At Workforce Group, we go beyond narrowly defined client issues, beyond conventional wisdom, beyond the expected, to create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary lines of businesses we have helped some of the most important and exciting organisations on the continent find the critical talent, access cutting edge advice and get innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market. We support businesses and organisations of varying size, structure and maturity across diverse sectors such as Technology, Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Financial Services, Third Sector, FMCG etc. to enhance business performance, optimise for growth and achieve exceptional results.