Ongoing Recruitment at DRYVA Logistics

Responsibilities

Inbound Freight

• Supervise the loading and offloading of goods into the warehouse by the warehouse loaders.
• Count all products, compare to waybill and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates
• Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms, and communicate any discrepancies observed during receipt or release of goods to the Warehouse Manager.
• Record daily transactions in warehouse register.
• File warehouse documents online and in physical folders as may be required.
• Sign for inbound shipments when / where necessary
• Receive and Photocopy Waybills.
• Witness Seal Cutting.
• Truck arrival, loading and dispatch time tracking.
• Conduct truck inspection before loading.
• Confront all unsafe behaviour.
• Confront all quantity deviations and track accordingly.

Storage

• Maximize space usage and safely put away items on the floor or racks
• Ensure receiving and loading areas are top notch always.
• Maintain housekeeping standard at the loading docks and storage areas.
• Conduct daily warehouse tour.

Order Picking & Outbound Freight

• Ensure correct number and type of product is picked
• Stencil, tag or mark orders as required
• Compare quantity, labelling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct
• Accept signatures for outbound as necessary
• Efficiently move product into outbound delivery vehicles

Inventory Management:

• Keep accurate records and reports. 
• Ensure proper stock rotation
• Support periodic cycle count as per the standard operating procedure.
• Update stock cards for goods in the warehouse.
• Participate actively in any Inventory variation troubleshooting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc or HND in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering or equivalent in a highly analytical field from a reputable institution.
• Must have completed the NYSC program.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in warehousing, preferably a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PPT).
• Supply chain/logistics certification might be an advantage
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Attention to details, and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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Responsibilities

Investment Activities, Fund Raising & Board

• Conduct business research and develop financial models and analysis for areas the company has investments interests in.
• Coordinate the company’s deal / transaction structure and fund-raising projects.
• Develop investment policy, manage the enterprise valuation, analyse investment opportunities and prepare investment proposals for management consideration and decision-making; Work with company CEO in defining investment criteria
• Define the appropriate liquidity levels that the business should maintain.
• Support in the preparation of investment marketing materials e.g. teasers, term sheets and information memoranda; Partnership (PPP) transaction structure (e.g. joint ventures), request for proposals etc. Preparation of investment documentation (investment proposals, presentations, information memoranda, pre-qualification memorandum, term-sheets, etc.)
• Evaluate investment proposals, and commercial transactions (local & foreign) to determine funding needs and sources.
• Analyse financial statements to assess business health / performance and provide strategic guidance for management as well as propose corrective actions.
• Prepare board papers for use in board / board-committee meetings, and monthly management updates
• Develop investor relations charter and strategy for use by the business in engaging key institutional investors.
• Lead short term and long-term financial planning
• Carry our investment appraisal for new investments, as well as capital budgeting.
• Carry out company analysis to determine capital requirement and enable capital structure decision, as well as business analysis for investment decision
• Oversee treasury management to ensure effective use of available cash and advising on how to reduce the cost of funds in order to attain maximum returns on excess cash.
• Improve management information system to ensure the possibility of drill-down, extracting, analysing and interpreting data to assist in the managerial decision process
• Contribute to competitive bid proposals and formal presentations
• Liaise with all parties involved in transactions and assist with negotiations

Operating Activities / Financial Planning & Reporting / Pricing & Cost Accounting

• Work with the CEO to ensure business activities and operations are profitable
• Develop annual operating budgets / forecasts as well as all project budgets and oversees them; ensure all unit heads are held to account to operate in line with the unit budget. Full variance analysis and corrective action plans are provided on a periodic basis (e.g. monthly/quarterly)
• Produce full sets (income statement, balance sheet and cashflow statements) of periodic management account and other financial documents for the management of the company in accordance with the prevailing policies and procedures, running full variance analysis, financial ratios and detailed note to the accounts to give actionable perspectives to the numbers
• Manage the overall accounting and bookkeeping for the organization including accounts payable and receivable, and capital assets, banking, tax and payroll functions / fringe benefit computations.
• Creating financial models to evaluate performance of business units, as well as carry out customer, competitor, and cost analyses
• Ensure all expenses are within assigned cost or profit centre budget and verify the completeness of all required supporting documentation for all payment vouchers
• Generate pricing for all company transactions and bids.
• Work with the CFO to deploy best in class cost accounting tools to ensure clarity of cost bases and provide clarity on cost optimization opportunities, and revenue generating schemes
• Maintain integrity of data/numbers at all times. Ensure completeness, correctness and accuracy of accounting records and transactions in the financial accounting systems in compliance with IFRS and other relevant accounting practices
• Ensure proper filing of source documents and records relating to the operations of every business unit.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year end closure of accounts, including bank reconciliation, accounting month and year close schedules (inventory, receivables, payables, loans, prepayments, deferred income, asset register), and submit reports to the CEO.
• Ensuring the correct filing of monthly tax returns including VAT, PAYE & WHT returns as well as timely remittance of other statutory deductions such as pension deductions.
• Ensure justified bank selection process, open/close bank accounts under the authority of the CEO
• Oversee the management of bank accounts.
• Assisting in investigating and resolving queries relating to invoices.
• Work with the CFO on tax matters, and lead a team of analysts for Finance & Accounting operations.
• Liaise with company’s lawyers, financial experts and regulatory bodies.

Systems, Polices, Controls & Audit

• Lead the company’s financial accounting, reporting and control activities, and ensuring these are carried out efficiently and line with best practice and statutory requirements.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare and report businesses of subsidiaries, franchisees and affiliates where applicable
• Manage the annual audit process in conjunction with the appointed external auditors to ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required timelines.
• Ensure timely preparation of Audited Financial Statements (AFS) and the timely filing of the AFS with the relevant statutory agencies.
• Present oral and written reports from time to time
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a second Class upper in Accounting and / or Finance from a reputable university (exceptional HND candidates will be considered)
• Professional qualification (e.g. CFA, ACCA, ACA, ICAN), MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
• Cognate 4-7 years' work experience
• Ability to prepare and maintain full set of management accounts
• Practical financial modelling / forecast skills and strong understanding of tax issues
• Excellent use of modern accounting software such as SAGE, ERP, etc.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent mathematical and numerical skills

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Responsibilities

• Perform stock counts and ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy.
• Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories.
• Assess inventory output on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to identify trends in productivity.
• Lead others in safe work practices, especially when in a distribution centre environment
• Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders.
• Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Notify the warehouse manager when defective products are discovered.
• Ensure damaged products are not received into the warehouse.
• Coordinate with customer service and logistics departments
• Check date-sensitive products for expiration and facilitate removal or transfer of product as needed.
• Perform process and system testing and track performance by area to locate and solve problems in data integrity, productivity, and efficiency.
• Maintenance of finished product and / or raw material storage view
• Management of Non Performing Inventory (NPI)
• Tracking and preparation of expiry reports
• Excellent trouble shooting skills on inventory discrepancy.
• Ensure adherence to FIFO/FEFO on shipments
• Train other employees in inventory management
• Solving critical shipment / receiving issue
• Raise system adjustment for finished product discrepancy.
• Identify and report on frequent issues that create inventory discrepancies and suggest corrective actions to be implemented to avoid re occurrences of the problems.
• Compile, maintain and analyze inventory reports.
• Understands internal controls related to inventory management.
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
• WMS Expert User: perform goods receipt, shipment and reconciliation on company’s WMS
• Warehouse zoning / mapping for finished products
• Management of nonperforming inventory (NPI)
• Handling of trade returns from customers
• Shipment posting knowledge.
• FP receiving knowledge.
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 2-4 years experience in inventory management and control role
• Candidate should possess a HND / B.Sc / M.Sc / MBA
• Must have completed the NYSC program
• Proficiency in Excel and PPT presentations.
• Excellent use of inventory management tools
• Excellent data analysis skills
• Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Good mathematical and numerical skills
• Good command of the English language and MS Office tools

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Job Summary

The Business Development / Commercial Manager, is responsible for the development of new business across DRYVA Logistics Operations.

In this key role, you will build customer value through strong relationships, aligned strategies & approach resulting in sustained profitable growth for DRYVA. You will acquire and manage necessary information for customer inquiries, work internally with Logistics team to develop solutions and pricing for customers and provide customers insights and feedback on new processes and systems to support the rapid growth of new logistics business. You will also maintain and/or project manages new and existing accounts to ensures proper overall account service, prepare sales targets/budgets, negotiate contracts, and tracks progress versus goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establish relationships with customers; work with customers to understand their needs and interface with Logistics team to develop, implement and track customer solutions.
• Acquire, manage, understand, document and communicate customer requirements, specifications and any other items of importance to the customer.
• Responsible for negotiating transportation and logistics contracts, rates, and service offerings.
• Maintain and manage all internal and external communication regarding strategic customer business.
• Utilize CRM or other software to report and track progress toward goals.
• Author all reports on service levels including quarterly business reviews with key stakeholders, where such is aligned.
• Ensure all service delivery requirements are met
• Deal with difficult customer situations and complaints successfully, and in a very timely manner.
• Generate opportunity pipeline through cold calling, lead generation activities, inbound calls, social media, and email campaigns.
• Maximize sales growth through internal collaboration with operations, finance, domestic transportation and distribution centre teams.
• Set up and attend virtual/face-to-face meetings to customers by providing presentations, actively listening and offering solutions to their logistics and supply chain needs.
• Onboard new customers and collaborate with senior management team to escalate and develop opportunities.
• Conduct research & gather intelligence from internal & external sources to truly understand the customer (strategies, operational & procurement culture)
• Organize and hold strategic customer dialogues with decision makers on clients’ teams to identify customer's business objectives, supply chain requirements & challenges (ensure business fit)
• Jointly create & execute Customer Development Plan (CDP) with divisional key account managers, validate with customer and generate buy in within DRYVA
• Create future opportunities by translating customer needs & business trends into potential solutions
• Create win plan for opportunities
• Maintain and update opportunity pipeline reports and timely entry of sales calls reports.
• Understand and clearly communicate DRYVA’s services and products to customers.
• Local market research and knowledge of the international trade, transportation and logistics industry. 
• Strong understanding of company business and services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive
• Review service agreement contracts to ensure they meet legal and corporate guidelines
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, finance or a similar area
• Master degree in relevant field is an added advantage
• 8+ years of prior experience in Sales
• 5 years of experience in logistics operations (transportation, warehousing, shipping, 3PL solutions) to include customer service and account management or logistics experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
• General knowledge of Intermodal (Road, Rail, Air), E-Commerce, and Supply Chain processes.
• Experience in the FMCG sector is a plus. 
• Proven ability in sales, generating successful growth solutions to customers;
• Experience using Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS PowerPoint.
• Highly developed leadership, customer relations, technology and innovation skills
• Strong aanalytical and problem-solving skills, with core competencies in business analysis, market evaluation.
• Proven experience in developing and managing relationships.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, oral and written in order to express technical and nontechnical concepts clearly and technical skills required to create proposals and find solutions to meet client requirements, such as using software programs and other tools.
• Exceptional project management skills 
• Sharp negotiation and networking skills 
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements. 
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities under tight deadlines.