Logistics Manager at Recore Limited

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Duties & Responsibilities

• Benchmark the current distribution model being adopted by other FMCG and Beverages company
• Reassess the current model and re-evaluate requirement in terms of:
  • No. of warehouse locations.
  • Place of establishment.
  • Size of warehouse locations.
  • Different routes of reaching from factory to end customer.
• To ensure warehouse management of each of the regional warehouses in line with the SOP.
• To ensure proper depot sizing and improvisation in transportation strategy in line with changing business volumes and customer requirements to maintain a fine balance between service and cost.
• To setup reorder levels for each of the sku and ensure timely replenishment for ensuring high stock availability across the range.
• To ensure high inventory accuracy, compliance to FIFO and effective monitoring and timely escalation to avoid stock-out or aging of stock.
• Effective coordination with FG warehouse and transporters to ensure timely and accurate dispatch in line with SLAs and KPIs.
• To ensure good relationship with transporters and representatives to ensure optimal vehicle deployment.
• To effectively coordinate for deployment of internal resources – manpower, forklift, trailers to ensure seamless inbound and outbound operation

Education, Experience & Other Requirements

• Candidates should possess Bachelor's Degree / HND qualification
• Work experience in an MNC – FMCG & Beverages Company is preferable
• Work Experience of min.10yr in Transportation for Secondary (Distributor/ Customer) servicing is mandatory.
• Work Experience in Finished Goods Warehousing is mandatory.
• Experience working with ERP systems & Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Network & Transportation optimizing tools preferable.
• Work experience in Africa / Nigeria is preferred.

Competencies Required (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes):

• Service Orientation.
• Willingness to Learn and Adapt quickly.
• Attention to Detail.
• Open Mindedness -Team Management.
• Relationship (Interface) Management.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Ability to deal with complexity.