Logistics Manager, Nigeria at APM Terminals

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

• As the Logistics Manager you will have oversight responsibility for all logistics activities within APMT Nigeria.
• You will be responsible for setting strategies that support APMT policy on inventory management and process efficiencies for the entities within APMT Nigeria.
• A key deliverable to optimise supply chain lead-time and costs.

Target-setting and Performance Management

• Responsible for cascading company goals as well as functional targets to direct reports across the entities and performance-manage in line with Company performance management guidelines
• Ensure standard work with internal functions – Finance, Warehouse & Asset Management Planning and external with parts Suppliers, for timely tracking of purchase orders, origin-side logistics, warehousing of orders and consolidation and on-time Supplier payments.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics activities with freight forwarders.
• Ensure preparation of regular reports on logistics performance, costs, and operational issues to management.
• Recommend improvements based on performance analysis.
• Oversight over open Purchase orders (PO) monthly reporting for all international purchases.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, while owning daily management of shipments to enhance overall supply chain performance.

Coordination and Planning

• Plan and coordinate logistics operations including shipping, transportation, and warehousing.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.
• Schedule and track the movement of cargo from origins to destinations.

Communication and Documentation

• Put in place clear communication guidelines across all stakeholders – internal functions, Banks, Freight forwarders, Agents and Suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with foreign logistics standard operating procedures at the entity levels
• Maintain oversight over the preparation and processing of shipping documents, including Price verification system (PVS), Form M, bills of lading, PAAR and others.
• Ensure accurate records and documentation for all logistics activities.

Regulatory Standards, Stakeholder Relations & Escalation Management

• Ensure compliance with international, national, and local regulations related to logistics and transportation as well as Maersk guideline on third-party management
• Stay updated with changes in laws and regulations affecting imports into Nigeria.
• Maintain relations with regulators at Onne Freezone to ensure WACT’s free-zone benefits are realised.
• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies in logistics operations.
• Investigate and mitigate delays, damage, or loss of goods.
• Implement corrective actions to prevent future issues.

Skills & Experience Requirements
Functional

• Must have at least three (3) years on similar role
• Possess advance knowledge of operating in a free-zone market
• Has advance knowledge and understanding of regulations governing import into Nigeria
• Has strong knowledge of international trade and international commercial terms
• Has above average knowledge of warehousing and inventory management
• Is a proven Supply chain capability
• Has strong time management skills, able to juggle between tasks and apply judgement in prioritising tasks
• Is apt at decision-making
• Possess a Supply chain certification or diploma – CSCP or CILT
• Has experience in people leadership
• Has good industry (maritime) and free-zone experience (added advantage)

Behavioral

• Effective stakeholder management
• Proven collaborator
• Possess strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse and fast paced environment