Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Recruiter: Best Search Recruitment
Best Search Recruitment has placed quality candidates with great companies in Africa, Middle East, Europe and North America. Our client is involved in the importation and distribution of healthy, nutritious and safe fresh fruits across the country. If you are a great talent looking for a great opportunity please read through the profile below and apply.
Summary: Responsible for the development of timely, cost effective import and export schemes, proper handling of the technicalities of international transportation which involves a good knowledge of the ports and all the procedures and processes of importation, exportation and general distribution.
Responsibilities/Functions:
• Handling technical details relating to possibly international transportation such as customs regulations and any necessary documentation.
• Efficient evaluation of costs of transportation, services and inventory within any budget or distribution strategy.
• Documentation of operating procedures and processes, any changes or problems must be documented and communicated accurately.
• Planning routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries.
• Communicating effectively with clients and responding to their requirements.
• Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
• Directing all transportation activities.
• Other logistics functions as may be required or directed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must be educated to degree level and may also be required to hold any relevant qualifications and systems training associated with logistics management.
• 3+ years' experience in logistics management.
• Technical knowledge of the Nigerian ports, importation and exportation processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English language.
• Tact, diplomacy and calmness, especially in dealing with transport personnel and disgruntled customers.
• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of the transport industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skill.
• Good intuition to make crucial judgement calls.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks all with an attention to fine details.
• Must be computer literate with ability to use electronic communication methods.
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