Logistics Manager at Graceco Limited

Core Responsibilities

• Implement general maintenance and timely preventive maintenance & service schedule for all automobile in the company’s fleet
• Ensure all company’s vehicles have local and national valid papers; insurance, road worthiness.
• Provide comprehensive report on tracker installed in company vehicle; mileage covered, fuel usage, etc. monthly
• Use the data from the tracker to recommend efficient fleet management ideas to management
• Escalate to management any unusual activities observed through the tracker
• Plan and coordinate the daily distribution of Customers / Outlets after Authority to Load (ATL) has been given
• Plan and coordinate transfer of stock to Graceco Depot
• Use the Delivery trip feature on ERPNext for Customer Distribution
• Interfacing with external clients such as 3PL partners, MDS Logistics, etc. for distribution of stocks to approved customers and for replenishment of stock in their warehouse
• Daily management of customers distribution related issues and prevention of recurrence
• Schedule pickup of supplies or personnel as dictated in the service request through Helpdesk
• Ensure timely pick up of raw material needed from designated vendor’s office / factory
• Ensure departmental budget is not exceeded
• Prepare monthly report analysis on fuel usage, transportation cost, mileage, etc. for management’s review
• Manage crisis professional; accident cases, vehicle papers cases, law enforcement agents such as LASMA, FRSC, VIO, POLICE, Local Government, etc.
• Coach logistic personnel on processes and deliverables as applicable to the department and overall company objective
• Ensure drivers adhere to safety procedure and standard on offloading, speed, driving, parking, etc.
• Ensure prompt resolution of all issues on refueling, logistic related expense claim, breakdown of vehicle, impromptu delivery
• Ensure drivers are at the Drivers Station and not on the streets.
• Other tasks as assigned by Management from time to time.

Education and other Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc / HND in Management, Supply Chain Management and / or related field
• Possess about 3-5 years experience as a logistics manager in the FMCG sector
• Applicants must be able to drive and have a valid drivers’ license.
• Applicant must be computer literate especially in use of MS suite.
• Applicant who resides within Ikeja, Agege, Ipaja, Otta, Alagbado and environs will have added advantage.
• Applicant must have relevant certification and training in distribution management.

Person Specification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great Communication and Influencing Skills
• Strong Analytical Thinking
• Strong Organizational and Planning Skills.
• Great Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
• Ability to speak the local dialect of the area of application is an added advantage.
• Ability to act decisively to resolve problems
• Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills.

Job Benefit

• Competitive Salary Package
• Leave allowance
• Health insurance
• Pension
• Professional Development.