Store and Logistics Manager at a Power Company

Job Objectives

The Store and Logistics Manager is responsible for the direct management and handling of all warehousing and distribution functions at the company’s storage facilities in various locations around Nigeria. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures.

The Store and Logistics Manager will also provide effective logistics management through leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receiving, shipping, handling, distribution, and storage of all freight, product and supplies that come in and out of our storage facilities.
• Maintain standard receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Assess the need for, and recommend the purchase or hiring of moving equipment like trailers, forklifts e.t.c.
• Maintain appropriate and complete records of all items/equipment in our storage facilities and sites.
• Responsible for managing third party logistics providers.
• Ensure that all our shipments, movement of assets etc. are shipped in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules.
• Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet present and projected use.
• Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels of supplies/products, identify discrepancies if any and take necessary action.
• Plan storage layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss/theft or damage.
• Use IT systems (Sage) to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs

Key Skills & Competencies Requirements

• Business acumen and excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good Microsoft excel and office skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Understanding of ERP systems(particularly the Sage software suite) and its integration with respect to supply/demand functions.
• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills.

Educational/Professional Qualification

Minimum of B.Sc. or equivalent

Experience

Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain management environment/role out of which 2 years must have been at managerial level.

Salary: 300,000-400,000