Transport & Logistics Manager at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Reports To: Head of Drug Distribution

Purpose

• Management of inbound and outbound logistics, and co-ordination of suppliers (manufacturers & importers) and off-takers to optimise time, location & cost factors in supply chain.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, transportation and related services
• Liaise with suppliers (manufacturers and importers), off-takers (wholesalers, hospitals, retail chains, etc.)
• Liaise (and negotiate) with logistics partners to uphold company standards and protect best company interests
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency via associated information systems
• Resolve any germane arising issue or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train transportation & logistics team
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with ISO requirements and relative standards
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions
• Continually work to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
• Must be very knowledgeable of vehicle routes (and time taken through each) & related developments, transportation trends, pricing, and government regulations to protect the company from illegal transportation practices and costs
• Develop in/outbound logistics contingency plans to deal with supply chain uncertainties
• Provide feedback to internal customers on consignment pickup, tracking, and relevant information

Required Skills and Competencies

• Outstanding project management skills
• Ability to meet multiple commitments in cross-functional team environments under tight deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate with external parties and internal customers
• Strong presentation skills - must be comfortable and competent at presenting technical information to senior management and defending position
• Solid personal computer skills and strong capability with Microsoft Office products;
• Good time management skills with ability to work logically and systematically
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally

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

• First degree (minimum of a 2nd class upper) or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar field
• Applicants must have a minimum of 10-years’ work experience in Haulage and Logistics Management from a reputable transport firm
• Strong IT-Skills (e.g. MS Excel)
• Analytical thinking
• Autonomous, responsible, reliable, and self-motivated
• Entrepreneurial mind-set, communication skills, intercultural competency
• Fluent in English and regional language
• Proficient in standard logistics software