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