#Vacancy: Logistics Manager Job at Bifa Managed Services Limited

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Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Company: Bifa Managed Services Limited

Salary: Competitive

Bifa Managed Services is a well established national haulage and national logistics company. which provides transport and haulage facilities to companies of all types and sizes. We provides bespoke transport solutions for all industries and operates a diverse fleet of vehicles and trailers suitable for virtually any application.

We are looking for a Logistics Manager who has experience of managing a fleet of vehicles.

You will be responsible for motivating and supporting your team to assist in improving performance to meet the business goals and objectives, you will ensure compliance across the business units and liase with Fleet on vehicle and equipment specifications.

Key accountabilities

•   Responsible for planning and controlling all activities connected with safe and efficient operation of the Company fleet (motor vehicles and motorcycles)

•   Supervise the sourcing, purchase, leasing, allocation and maintenance of vehicles in the company

•   Liaise with Company approved service centers/workshop to ensure that the vehicles that you are directly responsible for are correctly serviced and repaired in accordance with the Company/OEM maintenance system and schedules.

•   Ensure Company fleet is operated to meet all legal requirements and safety standards at all times

•   Track, report and forecast fleet metrics (including fuel and maintenance spend, motor vehicle insurance, asset utilisation) and develop annual fleet budget

•   Manage, coach, counsel and motivate Company drivers and dispatch riders to ensure they are punctual and available for work at all times

•   Ensure all required registration documents are valid, complete and are available on demanded. Renewals must be done a month to expiration of any statutory document.

Desired Skills & Experience:

•   A good degree/HND in  a related discipline

•   3 to 5 years relevant fleet management/operations experience with demonstrated and proven track record within  operational fleet environment

•   Strong customer service skills and the ability to project patience, empathy, and listening skills, in person and on the phone

•   Ability to communicate with co-workers and customers in a professional business manner

•   Knowledge and understanding of HSE and responsibilities

•   Experience with logistics information systems

•   Self-motivated, ability to work independently as well as within a team and develop logical recommendations from data analysis

•   Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with high level of accuracy/attention to detail

•   Business focused and skilled in recognising expense savings opportunities

•   Proven planning skills with strong interpersonal relationship approach

•   Technical knowledge specific to the automotive industry is considered an asset

•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•   Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages, like Word, PowerPoint and Excel

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