Logistics Officer at TradeDepot

Ref: RMVDI25SYL

The Role
You will be responsible for:

• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to maximise stock availability and minimise lead times.
• Ensuring stock shortfalls are avoided whilst keeping stock levels to a minimum.
• Analysing forecasted demand versus production & supply capacities and adjusting accordingly.
• Accurately projecting supply shortfalls and surpluses in a timely manner.
• Monitoring data accuracy and consistency of forecast adjustments supplied by sales, production, suppliers etc.
• Conducting root cause analysis of supply & production side issues.
• Supporting Sales and Operations in developing supply solutions to maintain fulfilment targets.
• Planning all aspects of logistics operations including inbound/outbound logistics through sea, road and air, shipping and customs clearance, insurance related to company and logistics operations.
• Managing relationships with logistics service providers for transportation, customs clearance for both inbound and outbound operations.
• Coordinating with manufacturing divisions to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Liaising with Sales and Marketing to ensure that distribution readiness for new product lines.
• Managing 3rd-party logistics service provider relationships effectively and driving continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives for warehousing and delivery operations.
• Ensuring effective and efficient warehouse and logistics operations.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders (Sales, Supply Chain and Quality), clients and suppliers and ensuring a seamless supply of products to and from the warehouse.
• Monitoring and allocating storage space.
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers and other operations teams to plan for raw material availability.
• Working closely with Purchasing and Warehouse/Logistics departments to update delivery schedule and ensure on-time ordering, receipt, and delivery of raw materials shipments.

Ideal Profile

• You have at least 1 year experience ideally as a Planning/ Forecasting, Transport & Logistics or Warehouse & Distribution within FMCG.
• You are a strong mentor and coach who builds high performing teams
• You are a self-starter and demonstrate a high level of resilience
• You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments

Salary
NGN650,000 - NGN850,000 Per annum

What's on Offer?

• Attractive Salary & Benefits
• A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
• Fantastic work culture