Transport and Logistics Manager Job in a Multinational Logistics & Supply Chain Company

Adexen has been mandated by a multinational Logistics & Supply Chain company to recruit the services of the position below:

Job Title: Transport and Logistics Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate all transport operations for both local and international deliveries in liaison with the Operations Manager.

Transport:

  • Ensures the receipt, collation, and registration of all orders.
  • Negotiates transport costs to align with market trends.
  • Performs the suppliers’ evaluation quarterly.
  • Ensures that due diligence is performed on all Carrier providers
  • Ensures that all Carrier providers are duly registered prior engagement.
  • Regularly update the list of Carrier providers’ contact information on the Link Partners Application.
  • Follow-up to ensure prompt delivery of shipment after clearance.
  • Ensures that all QHSE requirements are met by Carrier providers.
  • Follow-up and monitor to ensure that Carrier providers respect policies.
  • Follow-up and monitor to ensure that Carrier providers respect the Business Code of Conduct.
  • Ensure to Pre-alert transporters on possible loading.
  • Supervise the allocation of jobs to various sub-contractors based on the orders received for the day.
  • Approve job orders.
  • Follow up and monitor to ensure all planned loading is achieved.
  • Follow up closely with Operations Team to ensure all documents required for loading are available.
  • Follow closely on the return of transport documents.
  • Source for new Carrier providers and liaise with the safety and legal department for proper validation of documents.

Logistics:

  • Plan routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries.
  • Book deliveries and liaise with customers.
  • Allocating and recording resources and movements on the transport planning system.
  • Ensure all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and responding to their requirements.
  • Book sub-contractors and ensuring they deliver within agreed terms.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certificate or technical certificate in transport management or relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in transport and logistics operations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of supply chain core processes and logistics business
  • Customer service
  • Knowledge of basic finance fundamentals
  • Good supervisory and people management skills
  • Organizing and planning skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Good communication and influencing skills

 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online