Logistics Operations Manager Job at Nigerian-Based Company

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Job Title: Logistics Operations Manager

Company: Nigerian-Based Company

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA

Experience: 5 years

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Field: Logistics

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Job Responsibilities: – Identify problems in operations process and resolve them in quickly and timely manner. – Respond to customer enquiries daily and assist customer with making trace request. – Allocate routes to carriers based on vehicles category and ensure proper running & maintenance of vehicles – Ensure timely and safe delivery of consignment to the right destinations – Prepare monthly and yearly transporters' performance report – Ensure transporters' master file is constantly updated – Ensure a standard freight rate model is in place and is adhered to – Liaise with Safety Manager for quarterly safety briefing to transporters and drivers – Liaise with government vehicle inspection officer (VIO) to update road worthiness standards – Prepare daily, weekly and periodic reports – Keep up to date knowledge of company ops/services. – Monitor and ensure all operations are completely and properly documented. – Ensure complete/accurate rendering of cash proceeds. – Coordinate pickup and delivery operation and ensure proper maintenance of company equipment. – Ensure compliance with company standard operating procedures and relevant government agencies.

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Job Objectives: – Manage the general activities in the department for optimum output and profitability. – Coordinate and ensure a conducive environment for all operations and staff to work through a personal cordial relationship with relevant agencies to our operations. – Lead and motivate workforce towards achieving defined goals and objectives.

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Job Grade Level:

• Operations.

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Skills Requirements:

• Excellent leadership and management skills

• Excellent decision making, problem solving and conflict management skills

• Must be a team player, with superior training, development and delegation skills

• Must also be able to work well with employees at all levels and promote idea sharing and an open door policy.

• Effective analyst and problem solver.

• Excellent Financial management skills

• An excellent understanding of the industry.

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Professional Requirements: – A Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma in relevant field – A Master degree or relevant management courses – Minimum, 5 years experience in haulage/logistics – Minimum, 5 years experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision and evaluation.

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