Logistics Supervisor at J3 Foods and Stores International

Job Description

• The Head of Logistics is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the movement, storage, and distribution of goods to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery.
• This role provides strategic leadership for logistics operations, inventory control, fleet management, and supply chain efficiency while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Distribution Management:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to support business objectives.
• Oversee warehousing, transportation, and distribution operations.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods to branches, distributors, and customers.
• Optimize logistics routes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Inventory & Warehouse Control:

• Supervise inventory management and stock movement across all locations.
• Ensure proper stock documentation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Implement controls to minimize stock loss, damages, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate regular stock audits and physical counts.

Fleet & Vendor Management:

• Manage company vehicles, drivers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Ensure proper vehicle maintenance, fueling, and usage tracking.
• Negotiate contracts with transporters and logistics vendors.
• Monitor driver conduct and enforce logistics policies.

Team Leadership & Compliance:

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate logistics and warehouse staff.
• Enforce health, safety, and security standards in all logistics operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and report logistics-related incidents or losses.

Planning, Reporting & Coordination:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics and inventory reports.
• Work closely with sales, procurement, finance, and operations teams.
• Forecast logistics needs based on sales and operational demands.
• Support management with data-driven logistics insights and recommendations.