Head Drug Distribution at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Purpose

• Managing daily production, receiving, and shipping activities to ensure all standards of quality, safety, and productivity are achieved. Frequent independent judgments are essential.
• The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily achievement of the distribution expense, safety, quality, and production goals.
• Monitor staffing and equipment levels to ensure adequate utilization of resources and production line balancing.
• Enforce all work regulations and union contracts.
• Monitor maintenance functions to ensure adequate material handling systems are utilized.
• Anticipate the distribution operational needs and act accordingly to ensure all objectives are met.
• Establish performance objectives for associates in the distribution team; analyze performance reports to find ways to improve operation

Required Skills and Competencies Experience

• Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work extended days on a frequent basis.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
• Ability to travel on an occasional basis.

Attributes

• Accountable
• Responsible
• Self-motivated
• Results oriented
• Confident
• Capable of leading team
• Committed approach to work and commitment to own professional development

Qualifications and Experience

• A good first Degree in Business and Logistics or any of the Social Sciences
• An second Degree in a relevant course is required
• Membership of relevant professional bodies
• Age between 30-40 years
• Minimum of Five (5) years' experience in warehouse management systems and material handling equipment techniques;
• Demonstrated proficiency managing analytically rigorous initiatives.
• Track record in organisation management and leadership at a strategic level
• Proven track record of delivering results in a company of comparable size, scope and complexity
• Experience in distribution and management in Nigeria or abroad will be a distinguishing advantage