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
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