Warehouse and Logistics Manager at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Job Objectives

• The Warehouse and Logistics Manager is responsible for the direct management and handling of all warehousing and distribution functions at the company’s warehouse facilities in various locations around Nigeria
• This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures.
• The Warehouse and Logistics Manager will also provide effective logistics management through leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receiving, shipping, handling, distribution, and storage of all freight, product and supplies that come in and out of the warehouses.
• Maintain standard receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Communicate all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties.
• Assess the need for, and recommend the purchase of moving equipment like trailers, forklifts e.t.c.
• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation of all products/goods in the CKD and finished goods warehouse.
• Responsible for managing third party logistics providers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Ensure all production orders are shipped to customers in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules.
• Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet internal and external demand of product.
• Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels of supplies/products, identify discrepancies if any and take necessary action.
• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss/theft or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
• Use IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs;
• Use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle;
• Use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements;
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs;
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers; develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions;
• Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures

Educational/Professional Qualification

• Minimum of a B.Sc. or equivalent in Business Administration or any other relevant discipline. Logistics/Warehouse/Supply Chain certifications will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain management environment/role out of which 2 years must have been at managerial level.

Key Skills & Competencies Requirements:

• Strong business acumen and excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft excel and office skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Understanding of ERP systems and its integration with respect to supply/demand functions.
• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Results oriented
• Analytical
• Creativity & Innovation
• Cultural awareness
• Integrity
• Proactive
• Decisive

Key Performance Areas

• % decrease in logistics/shipping cost (quarterly/annually).
• Optimal storage cost per item and inventory storage per square foot.
• Utilization efficiency levels of space, labour and equipments.
• Fulfillment – timely order fulfillment, percentage of order fulfillment vs non-fulfillment, accuracy of order fulfillment.