Logistics Planning Manager at Adexen

Job Reference: 1306
Location: NorthernNigeria
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Function: Operations & Production

Job Description

• Analytical and actionable Liaison between Plant and Logistics Operations.
• Develop a margin optimised demand & supply plan.
• Develop and implement costing and routeing models for existing and prospective customers.
• Create planning metrics.
• Analyse transportation and distribution methods and processes for optimal delivery of customer freight that meets established service and cost requirements.
• Leverage IT solutions to schedule and coordinate the distribution of the products in the most economically advantageous manner based on transport mode and operating capabilities
• Plan master production /distribution schedule with production team/distribution team of each plant
• Develop/ Implement and continuous review of costing and routeing models for customers to maximise profitability.
• Lead Logistics systems/processes projects to improve efficiency, speed, quality of transportation services and overall cost to serve
• Lead efficiency across the entire logistics pipeline by monitoring delays and work with relevant stakeholders to address
• Develop/implement supply chain risk management and contingency plan
• Support distribution development projects

Expectations

• B.Sc in Supply Chain, Engineering or BA
• At least 3 years’ experience in Distribution Planning
• Business oriented and customer focus
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, sales forecasting, advanced planning system
• Ability to identify process improvements, managing change and delivering quantifiable improvements
• Highly computer literate (MS office) with experience in using an ERP system (eg. SAP)
• Thinking and analytical skills
• Good supervisory and people management skills
• Organizing and planning skills
• Negotiation skills
• Good communication and influencing skills
• Interpersonal skills.