Vacancy for a Logistics Head at Vixa Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Vixa Pharmaceutical Company Limited a well established Nigerian Pharmaceutical Company, Founded by Chief Ebuka Okafor an entrepreneur with vast experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Vixa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd has come of age with an imposing record of more than 10 years of meeting the needs in healthcare through a range of globally sourced, Best-In-Class-Drugs. Vixa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd was incorporated in 1998 with the sole aim of manufacturing and marketing Pharmaceutical products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Logistics
Location: Lagos
Job Description

• Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
• Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
• Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
• Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives of delivery.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and other related course.
• Professional qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics Management.
• Vast Knowledge in Courier delivery and Logistics System Management.
• Minimum of 6+ years’ experience in a reputable organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Excellent financial acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Good intuition to make crucial judgment calls.
• Good resource management.
• Critical Thinking and Analysis.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to forecast.
• Technology Proficient (Microsoft office and other relevant software).
• Good people management and coordination skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Managerial skills.
• Good Team player.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
• Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.
• Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.
• Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.
• Establish or monitor specific supply chain–based performance measurement systems and monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.
• Oversee the movement, distribution and storage of products in an organization.
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.
• Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
• Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures for quick and efficient logistics systems.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated CV and Cover Letter to: pharmarecruitment2online@gmail.com With the position applied for as the subject of the email.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidate will be reached

Application Deadline 15th February, 2019.