• Application Deadline:
• Position: Logistics Manager, Nigeria


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

• As the Logistics Manager you will have oversight responsibility for all logistics activities within APMT Nigeria.


• You will be responsible for setting strategies that support APMT policy on inventory management and process efficiencies for the entities within APMT Nigeria.


• A key deliverable to optimise supply chain lead-time and costs.

Target-setting and Performance Management

• Responsible for cascading company goals as well as functional targets to direct reports across the entities and performance-manage in line with Company performance management guidelines


• Ensure standard work with internal functions – Finance, Warehouse & Asset Management Planning and external with parts Suppliers, for timely tracking of purchase orders, origin-side logistics, warehousing of orders and consolidation and on-time Supplier payments.


• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics activities with freight forwarders.


• Ensure preparation of regular reports on logistics performance, costs, and operational issues to management.


• Recommend improvements based on performance analysis.


• Oversight over open Purchase orders (PO) monthly reporting for all international purchases.


• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, while owning daily management of shipments to enhance overall supply chain performance.

Coordination and Planning

• Plan and coordinate logistics operations including shipping, transportation, and warehousing.


• Develop and implement logistics strategies to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.


• Schedule and track the movement of cargo from origins to destinations.

Communication and Documentation

• Put in place clear communication guidelines across all stakeholders – internal functions, Banks, Freight forwarders, Agents and Suppliers.


• Ensure compliance with foreign logistics standard operating procedures at the entity levels


• Maintain oversight over the preparation and processing of shipping documents, including Price verification system (PVS), Form M, bills of lading, PAAR and others.


• Ensure accurate records and documentation for all logistics activities.

Regulatory Standards, Stakeholder Relations & Escalation Management

• Ensure compliance with international, national, and local regulations related to logistics and transportation as well as Maersk guideline on third-party management


• Stay updated with changes in laws and regulations affecting imports into Nigeria.


• Maintain relations with regulators at Onne Freezone to ensure WACT’s free-zone benefits are realised.


• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies in logistics operations.


• Investigate and mitigate delays, damage, or loss of goods.


• Implement corrective actions to prevent future issues.

Skills & Experience Requirements

Functional

• Must have at least three (3) years on similar role


• Possess advance knowledge of operating in a free-zone market


• Has advance knowledge and understanding of regulations governing import into Nigeria


• Has strong knowledge of international trade and international commercial terms


• Has above average knowledge of warehousing and inventory management


• Is a proven Supply chain capability


• Has strong time management skills, able to juggle between tasks and apply judgement in prioritising tasks


• Is apt at decision-making


• Possess a Supply chain certification or diploma – CSCP or CILT


• Has experience in people leadership


• Has good industry (maritime) and free-zone experience (added advantage)

Behavioral

• Effective stakeholder management


• Proven collaborator


• Possess strong communication skills


• Ability to work in a culturally diverse and fast paced environment