Logistics Manager at a FMCG Company

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the transport drivers and assitant drivers and set schedules.
• Improving operational system, processes and best practices.
• Ensure all operations are carried out in a cost effective way.
• Ensuring all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.
• Ensure all transport deliveries and pick-ups are completed in a timely manner and that the department operates efficiently.
• Evaluating budgets and expenditures.
• Calculation of destinations, duration, time and diesel needs.
• Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned

Competency & Technical skill requirements

• Bachelors degree in Transport Management/logistics, supply chain, or relevant field. or a degree in a similar field.
• In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.
• Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Minimum of 3 years proven experience as a Logistics Manager.
• Basic Math skill
• Conversant with Microsoft packages
• Must possess an excellent work ethic and be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse