Warehouse/Logistic Manager at Food Concepts Plc

Reporting to:

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Job Objectives:

Manage the various elements of the supply chain in such a manner that ensures goods and other inventory items are transported, stored and delivered on time and in good condition to the stores and the regional warehouse hubs
Define, develop, implement and manage best-in-class policies, processes and procedures which ensure the company’s supply chain is consistently able to deliver on its performance and risk management objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop policies, systems and processes to optimize the operations and management of all warehouse functions including but not limited to:

• Timely receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
• Inventory control and management
• Optimization of materials flow
• Minimization of stock losses and receiving and or issuing lead times
• Control of all fixed and variable costs
• Identify and implement cost saving measures to reduce Food Concepts’ cost of storing and handling goods/equipment
• Design and implement systems to reduce risk exposure in the warehouse:
• Minimize stock losses
• Ensure full monitor adherence to health, safety and environmental guidelines.
• Ensuring receipt of goods in line with specifications on Purchase Orders
• Application of appropriate asset management procedures in order to achieve maximum return on assets.
• Continuous evaluation of warehouse security and implementation of necessary measures to maintain safety of stock.
• Develop preventative maintenance systems and contingency plans.
• Implement business continuity and resumption plans
• Generate and analyze reports at pre-defined and agreed intervals to aid decisions relating to inventory and working capital management
• Line management of warehouse staff (with emphasis on driving recruitment to fill approved headcount, performance management, succession planning and training and development)
• Manage the logistics activities of the division including drivers and other ancillary staff
• Active management of the warehouse annual expense budget

Key Performance Indicators:

• Average Stock Fulfillment Rate
• Total Stock losses as a percentage of average stock holding
• % of customer solutions delivered within budget/agreed timeline
• Delivery turnaround time
• Number of security breaches/theft in warehouse
• Frequency of stock-outs

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:

Functional Competencies/Requirements:

• Materials Management
• Cost Management
• Process Management, Knowledge and Application
• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Inventory management
• Distribution Management
• Performance Management
• Strong understanding of Nigerian Export and Import laws, regulations and policies

General Management Competencies/Requirements:

• Strong Analytical skills
• Planning, Scheduling, Controlling & Coordinating
• Strong Oral and written Communication skills
• Strong Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Negotiation Skills

Educational Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of university degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a Supply Chain function

Desired Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Proactive self-starter
• Logical Mind
• Creative Imagination
• Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
• Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to cope with and work under pressure