Logistics Manager at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• The Logistics Manager shall be responsible for the overall supply chain management. The incumbent shall organise and monitor the storage and distribution of goods.
• The goal is to manage the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the logistics functions and dispatch planning activities.
• Plan and schedule the delivery of goods and cargoes.
• Identify and deliver operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.
• Make sure that project deadlines are met.
• Complete and file compliance documentation for import, export and supply chain security.
• Negotiate the services of 3rd party carriers, couriers and haulage companies.
• Manage supplier delivery performance and maintain supplier contracts.
• Negotiate price with local and international carriers.
• Manage all logistics related supply chain activities of the company.
• Comprehensive understanding of management systems
• Manage client expectations.
• Have excellent standards of numeracy.
• Knowledge of international and local shipping programs/standards.

Person’s Specification

• Qualification: A degree in any related course.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ work experience

Additional Requirement:

• Always operate to the highest productivity and competitive standards.
• Have a sound working knowledge of INCOTERMS.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker and practical executor.
• Tactful and diplomatic when dealing with tense situations.
• Knowledge of importing and forwarding.
• Experienced in multi-drop transport management.
• Excellent of knowledge of Excel, Word, Power-point, etc.