Logistics Manager at Layelle Africa

Job Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of all logistics operations supporting the company’s real estate and construction projects. The role ensures the seamless movement of building materials, equipment, and supplies to and from project sites, while optimizing costs, ensuring vendor reliability, and upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage the end-to-end transportation and delivery of construction materials, equipment, and supplies across multiple real estate development sites.
• Collaborate with procurement teams, project managers, and contractors to forecast logistics needs and align deliveries with construction schedules.
• Oversee fleet operations, including scheduling, routing, preventive maintenance, and fuel utilization.
• Ensure timely deliveries to project sites to avoid delays, while driving cost control in transportation and storage.
• Maintain up-to-date records of shipments, inventory movement, fleet utilization, and vendor agreements.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with transport providers, suppliers, and contractors to guarantee service quality and accountability.
• Enforce strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations in all logistics operations, particularly within construction environments.
• Track, analyze, and report on key logistics performance metrics such as on-time delivery rates, cost per trip, and vendor performance.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage the logistics budget to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and supervise logistics staff, including drivers and warehouse teams.
• Deploy technology solutions to enhance real-time tracking, route optimization, and overall logistics visibility.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 5–7 years’ proven experience in logistics management, ideally within the real estate, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction supply chains, materials handling, and site delivery requirements.
• Proficiency in logistics/fleet management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments.
• Commercial and financial acumen for cost efficiency and budget control.
• High level of attention to detail, safety compliance, and process improvement.