• Application Deadline:
• Position: Logistics Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 5 years


• Location Kano


• Job Field Logistics 
  

About the Role

• This is a full-time on-site role in Fagge, Kano as a Logistics Manager, where you will work to ensure that all logistics operations are executed efficiently.


• This role is responsible for planning and directing the logistics activities regarding the movement of goods and items across various locations.


• You will have the overall responsibility for managing logistics to meet customer requirements and actively ensuring management of departmental personnel and the organization’s fleet.


• This role will ensure that these functions are carried out effectively and efficiently, in accordance with company’s standard operating procedure.

Job Description

• Direct and coordinate all logistics activities as it pertain to the movement of goods and items across various locations


• Oversee the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of members of the Logistics team


• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive


• Oversee the coordination and routing of company vehicles for deliveries


• Direct dispatching, routing activities and tracking of vehicles


• Ensures that customer difficulties or problems are investigated and resolved


• Coordinates maintenance of the company vehicles.


• Implements safety audits and trains staff members on safety issues


• Maintains knowledge of best practices including the most efficient and cost-effective methods.


• Develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations in collaboration with other managers


• Ensures compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations


• Reviews and analyses expenditures and other financial information; uses the results to develop and implement plans, policies, and budgets


• Determine the exact fuel gauge for every route using the standard practice


• Coordination and arranging of reverse logistics business on the return journies to minimize cost of delivery


• Direct reporting to the Divisional Head on matters arising, with adequate sensitization on the magnitude of the matter requiring attention


• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or HND in Business Administration, Transport Management or other related fields


• 4-5 years of relevant experience in logistics and transport operations, with


• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a managerial capacity


• A professional certification in Transportation & Logistics is an added advantage


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office as well as any related Transportation/Logistics software


• Sound knowledge of vehicles functionality and maintenance

Person Specification

• Proven leadership and people management skills with demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams


• Excellent problem-solving, planning, inter-personal and organizational skills


• Strong attention to detail skills


• Good time management and communication skills,


• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced environment