Logistics Manager at Egbin Power Plc

Location: Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos
Level: Manager / Supervisor

Job Summary

• Ensure availability of the right quality and quantity of the required material for the plant.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of shipping & transportation and logistics arrangements for all procurement activities
• Management of third party logistics service providers
• Possess good knowledge of the INCOTERMS and explore the most suitable for every transaction.
• Good understanding of industry limitations and regulations.
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost
• Execute logistics plan for inbound and outbound spares for delivery to destination as scheduled
• Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements
• Ensure optimum cost savings on all logistics related activities by providing and exploring available tax exemption windows
• Liaise with the relevant authorities for import and other statutory clearances required for procurement and imports
• Evaluate proposals from various freights forwarders to ascertain the most competitive and reliable means of importations and clearance.
• Develop and maintain good relationship with customs,shipping/logistics agents and port authorities
• Assist in automation and integration of the supply chain function
• Coordination with transporters and freight agents for timely delivery of goods
• Prompt processing of permits for clearance of Imported Consignment and payment of duties and taxes.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, or Engineering.
• Post graduate degree in logistics, supply chain or any relevant field will be an added advantage
• 5 - 7 years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Technical knowledge of mechanical and non-mechanical materials
• Knowledge of supply chain management
• Market and vendor knowledge for contract management
• Knowledge of  policies, procedures and guidelines for supply chain management
• Strong attention to details
• Knowledge of regulatory norms on taxation, duties, import policies
• Knowledge of contract and commercial law
• Quality management skills
• Knowledge and application of IT systems in contracts management
• Strong Time Management skills
• Good negotiation and bargaining skills.