Job Description
- Application Deadline: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Logistics Specialist
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 - 5 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Logistics 
Our client; a reputable firm in the PAINT Sector is looking to fill the role below
RESPONSIBLIITIES
- Strategically manage warehouses in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
- Setup warehouse for efficient space utilization.
- Maintain metrics for quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
- Participate in meetings, and keep up to date on issues related to all shipments. (internal/external)
- Logistics cost responsibility, like invoice verification of LSP services.
- Logistics cost reduction analysis
- Resolve issues by presenting various alternatives for decision at monthly S&OP meetings related to warehouses.
- Responsible for inventory accuracy/cycle counting.
- Responsible for shipments and look for ways to reduce costs.
- Work with Sales, customer service and Manufacturing to improve timing of shipments to avoid/reduce expedite costs
- Ensure Company is in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding transportation.
- Check with staff for changes that could affect delivery schedule: make schedule adjustments as needed.
- Travel back and forth to warehouse along with moving resources as needed.
- Efficiently and effectively transfer materials from 3rd party warehouses within timeline set by Management team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent professional experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in Logistics Supply Chain Manufacturing
- Experienced with SAP, GIB, and WMS
- APICS certification preferred
- Ability to handle supply logistics, supply chain and invoice
- Excellent communication and Team building skills
- Strong computer skills (Word/Excel/Access)
- Has the resources to efficiently interact with multiple areas of the organization and at all levels