Sunday, 7 July 2013

Vacancy - Logistics Manager



Vacancy -
Logistics Manager 
Job Ref: ES0040
Location: Lagos

The Company: 
Detail
Nigeria's leading Manufacturers of durable Household Consumer Products

   

Our client is one of Nigeria's leading manufacturers of durable household consumer products.
It has the largest state of the art manufacturing capability and a robust distribution network which facilitates just-in-time delivery of its products throughout Nigeria.
The Company continuously improves its products quality and provides exceptional after sales service.

As part of initiatives to strengthen its operations and consolidate its position as a market leader, the Company has identified the need to recruit dynamic professionals into the following positions:

Vacancy - Logistics Manager (ES0040)
Locations:     Lagos, Nigeria HQ

Job Description    
The successful candidate will be responsible for directing, managing and coordinating logistics, inventory & stock optimization, warehouse, transportation and customer service activities. He/she will also formulate the materials management systems such as Material Requirement/Forecast Planning (MRP) and Computerized Inventory Control (CIP) system in conjunction with the production planning/scheduling and control. Key responsibilities will be to:

Oversee the inventory management process, define departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminate obsolete and off-spec material

Conducts periodic materials analysis and controls re-order levels, leadtimes, and economic order quantities, executes procurement warehousing of stocks to ensure "First In-First Out" utilisation and "Just-In-Time" delivery.

Manage customer service activities, including order entry, customer satisfaction, interface with sales, production, regulatory, and quality ensuring that the company's customer service creates competitive advantage in marketplace including resolving critical customer complaints

Reporting To;     Head of Logistics

Job Qualification    

A good first degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Transport /Logistics Management or related field from a reputable institution. A Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) and/or other relevant professional qualifications will be an advantage.

A minimum of eight (8) years' experience, including significant experience in a large manufacturing concern with international sources of supply.
Good knowledge of supply chain, markets and suppliers, transportation, stock control, warehousing.
Knowledge of business processes and control standards is desirable.
Demonstrated relationship management, analytical and negotiation skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Employment Status: Permanent

Apply    
please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to us at recruitment@hcp-ng.com