Logistics Operations Manager at eRecruiter Nigeria

Background

• Speedaf Logistics is currently building an intra-Africa and China-Africa service network to support air, road and sea transportation
• Our aim is to be the leading diversified integrated logistics solution provider between China and Africa; expanding our global network, developing products, improving customer experience, and introducing IT technologies and equipment to realize automatic operations.

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager in Express or Logistics Company
• The person will be charged with the overall supervision of our on-site operations, analyzing data, making reports, managing stations, and standardizing distribution centers, among other responsibilities.

Job Description

• The Logistics Operations Manager will be responsible for a high-profile & fast-paced logistics operation in assigned area
• Facilitate the provision of exceptional customer service, by pro-actively identifying, and speedily responding to customer/client needs
• Manage Route Planning.
• Support in managing the lifecycle of driverТs employment, from sourcing, on-boarding, training and driver retention.
• Brief & liaise with drivers on a daily basis.
• Handle relevant compliance duties.
• In charge of the management Fleet Management, distribution centers and stations.
• Be actively ready to supervise on-site operation;
• Responsible for the communication and implementation of various rules of the district and detailing the development process of the standardization of distribution center operations;
• Responsible for summarizing and analyzing the data in the transfer process, formulating specific improvement plans, and reporting to the person in charge of the transfer sites;
• Support the overall planning of transfer batches, operation processes, site layout and equipment arrangements of transfer sites;
• Complete other tasks assigned by senior management.

Candidate Qualifications and Experience

• Must have at least Bachelor's Degree in relevant area of study.
• Related certifications or advanced qualifications in Logistics / Supply chain management is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience a well-known logistic or supply chain company's operations department, with at least 3 years of managerial experience.
• Age: 30-40 years before December 2020
• 5.аааа Must have performed a similar role as a Logistics Operations Manager or Head of Transport ideally within fast paced distribution

Candidate Requirements:

• Must reside in Lagos
• Able to deliver a high quality "white glove service" on behalf of a prestigious client.
• Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on & full-on transport management role.
• Able to liaise from shop-floor to management level.
• Multi-site logistics management experience is highly beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft office software, particularly excel
• Desire for the express dispatch,
• Good communication skills and coordination ability.
• Good interpersonal relation and managerial skills
• Self-motivated, structured, quality-driven, and able to take initiative
• Solid management qualities including strong work ethic, trustworthiness, self-confidence, and the ability
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and growth environment.
• An ability to understand and analyze performance metrics.