Head, Transport & Logistics Job at Stresert Services Limited

Stresert Services Limited – Our client is into the manufacturing of diverse FMCG products requires the services of a qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Transport & Logistics 

Job Ref: H-T&L
Location: Lagos
Department: Transport
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To coordinate capacity and resource planning, Fleet activities and efficient transportation of all finished products.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

• B.Sc/M.Sc in Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering or any related discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of related experience.
• 5 years’ Managerial experience
• Relevant professional certification in Transport in Nigeria. E.g. National Institute of Transport & Logistics is an added advantage.

Competence Requirements:

• Technical Capacity
• Organizational and Planning skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem Solving and Analytical skills
• Extensive knowledge of route planning and Driver management
• Time Management and Collaboration
• Skills in numerical and statistical analysis
• Business acumen and excellent communication skills
• Excellent technical, commercial and analytical skills including ability to present business case for the Fleet operations
• Leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• To coordinate daily loading activities and deliveries carried out by fleet officers.
• To track and monitor movement of trucks to and from the factories and/or workshop.
• Ensure profitability by controlling costs and enhancing trip performance.
• Full responsibility for fleet maintenance and the mechanical workshops.
• Coordinate between the organization’s transport and third party transporters to ensure truck availability at all times.
• Liaise with Sales and Finance departments to ensure the right rate is appropriately charged on services rendered by the company transport unit.
• Review the need and recommend for approval the right number and rates before third party transporters are engaged.
• Close monitoring of the distribution process to ensure timely and cost effective deliveries.
• Manage and account for utilization of spares and other consumables.
• Coordinate and inspect the complete documentation including drivers and vehicle licenses.
• Maintain and monitor turnaround time (TAT) for drivers.
• Manage the payment process of Driver’s waybills and Road expenses as at when due.
• Review and report logistics/fleet performance against plans.
• Build good working relationship with Regulatory Agencies to ensure smooth operation of the fleet.

Deadline: 27th December, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: mgtpositions@stresert.com using ‘H-T&L’ as subject the mail.

Note: Only suitable applicants will be shortlisted and contacted for interviews.