Job Title: Logistics Operations Manager:
Department: Logistics and Operations
Reports To: Director / CEO
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Our client is looking for a logistics and operations manager who will oversee the overall management and control of the company’s logistics operations, ensuring the project is completed on schedule and within the allocated budget. The manager will oversee day-to-day activities within specific departments such as transportation, warehousing, customs clearance, and customer service. He/ She ensures that contractual commitments towards clients as well as of the company with consideration to managing risks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- He/She ensures that operations run efficiently, meet customer requirements, adhere to regulatory standards.
- Handles various aspects of logistics operations, including route planning, shipment tracking, documentation, and coordination with carriers and suppliers.
- Co-ordination of all transport-related operations, providing a transport report, planning journeys and liaising with other units within the team
- logistics officer and Operations Manager as required
- Selecting appropriate modes of transport and negotiating freight rates.
- Facilitate monitoring temperature-controlled storage facilities, implementing temperature monitoring protocols, and ensuring the integrity of the cold chain throughout the distribution process.
- Maintains and observes the strictest confidentiality in respect of all PROSE company’s activities.
- Responsible for daily operations and all projects performance.
- Responsible for the effective and successful management of Drivers, Trucks, labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for the
- Supervises transport and IT units, ensuring in delivering accurate reports on services and customer satisfaction.
- Track, trace and provide daily feedback on the exact location and status of shipments from the time as may be required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Logistics and supply chain management, Business administration, physical sciences.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in management of logistics operations, warehousing, air and sea freight forwarding and clearance, management of in-country distribution of commodities.
- Knowledge of the processes, procedures and intricacies of customs and air
- Possess expertise in optimizing transportation routes,
- Experience with cold chain handling is an asset
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced professional seeking your next career opportunity, we invite you to apply by following the guidelines below:
- Submit your application as a single document that includes both your cover letter and résumé/CV.
- The email subject line must clearly state the job title.
- Send your application to jobs@acehrconsulting.com no later than 5 May 2025