Logistics and Supply Chain Manager at Persianas Retail Limited

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary/Objectives

• The Logistics and Supply Chain Manager manages overall supply chain and logistics operations for the company.
• He designs and executes strategies and plans to meet company’s short-term and long-term supply chain management/control requirements.
• The L/SCM will implement an efficient inventory management process that will result in minimise shortages and keep costs / losses down.
• This position manages all employees of the department and works with the HR Department for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Along with the other functional leaders, ensures product availability from principals to meet the business needs.
• Plans the best way to get stock from principals, as well as overseeing the transport / receiving process.
• Negotiates shipping prices and transportation arrangements with contracted providers.
• Ensures that appropriate import and export compliance procedures are followed by employees and contracted service providers.
• Collaborates with multiple-functional managers to plan and execute on the development of a distribution center operational process to enable seamless transfers of stock.
• Manages the quarterly stock count process.
• Manages the demand flow verification processes, engage in short- and long-term planning and conducts inventory analyses for warehouse utilization and coordination Re-distributes stock to respective outlets within Nigeria, as advised by Brand Managers.
• Uploads stock information on relevant software.
• Manages stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
• Oversees restocking needs across all stores / brands.
• Ensures daily, weekly and monthly reports to provide stakeholders with actionable data and insights regarding current stock levels by category and location are generated.
• Engages and develops continuous supply chain improvement practices.
• Works with brand managers to make sure they receive their goods on time and in the right condition.
• Manages and monitors vendor's qualification and performance to ensure they meet company's requirements.
• Manages warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
• Oversees receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
• Oversees the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of all company products.
• Adheres to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
• Maintains standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
• Manages and partners with vendors to develop business relationships that deliver effective operational control to agreed service levels.
• Performs any other duties as required by Line Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Master's Degree or its equivalent in relevant field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years supply chain management/ logistics/warehouse management/operations experience in similar industry.
• Experience with purchasing, expediting, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, warehouse safety practices and relevant software applications.

Job Requirements/Skill:

• Project Management.
• Performance Management.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Technical Capacity.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Business Acumen.
• Leadership.
• Decision Making.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Disciplined and anticipative.
• Management of annualized standard cost settings, pricing, and cost out programs.
• High understanding of compliance requirements.
• A desire for continuous business improvement and professional development.
• Good team player and able to collaborate with other teams in the organization.

Personal Attributes:

• The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
  • Strong Professionally - Credible with integrity.
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics.
  • Be honest and trustworthy.
  • Good listener - will challenge constructively and respond well to feedback.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Be flexible.