• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Warehouse and Logistics


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 - 10 years


• Location Abuja , Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Overview

• The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and profitability.


• This includes managing the day-to-day operations, optimizing storage and distribution processes, and developing commercial strategies to maximize the use of warehouse space.


• The ideal candidate will also lead a team of warehouse staff, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy

• Streamline operations and apply industry best practices in order to reduce errors.


• Articulate goals for the Unit across to relevant stakeholders across BPL.


• Conduct in-depth industry research to identify new market standards that BPL can adhere to


• Develop budget requests, projects, and training plans.

Reporting & Analytics

• Track and measure critical KPIs central to the business.


• Provide weekly and quarterly assessment reports of warehouse and logistics performance.


• Periodically assess operations to improve general warehouse and logistics operations Warehouse Operations.


•  Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing inventory and logistics.


• Provide guidance on daily activities of the warehouse, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service.


• Schedule and oversee warehouse team to meet the demands of the fulfillment center, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime.


• Meet regularly with the Warehouse Team Lead to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention.

Team Leadership

• Lead team members through the cycle.


• Coach and develop a Warehouse & Logistics team that can deliver on the imperatives of the BPL group.

Commercialization & Profitability

• Develop and implement strategies to commercialize warehouse space.


• Identify opportunities to lease or sell warehouse space to third parties.


• Manage the process of selling warehouse space, including marketing, negotiations, and closing deals.


• Develop processes to maximize the profitability of the warehouse, such as optimizing space utilization and reducing operational costs.


• Establish pricing models and negotiate contracts with clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant work experience as a Warehouse Manager


• First Degree (B.Sc.) preferably in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.


• Proven track record of ensuring optimal warehouse and logistical operations


• Proficiency with SCM+ for warehouse management


• Must have experience building and managing high-performing teams to deliver against aggressive goals


• Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy


• Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback


• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls


• Excellent understanding of warehouse management procedures.


• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls.


• Creative thinker with data-driven analytical aptitude.