A Logistics & Facility Manager oversees the daily operations of a company\'s physical infrastructure, warehousing, fleet, and transportation networks to ensure safe, cost-effective, and uninterrupted business activity.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics, Fleet & Supply Chain
Fleet Management: Oversee the distribution, maintenance, repairs, fuel consumption, and utilization of company vehicles, trucks, or marine/crew-change logistics.
Transportation & Dispatch: Plan dispatch schedules, delivery routes, and load consolidations to optimize transit times and minimize freight costs.
Vendor & Carrier Oversight: Negotiate contracts, manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like on-time delivery (OTD) and cost-per-kilometer.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with transport regulations, vehicle documentation, insurance, and road safety protocols.
Facility Management
Infrastructure & Utilities: Maintain building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, and water supply) to guarantee continuous facility uptime.
Maintenance & Repairs: Schedule and oversee routine preventive maintenance and rapid repairs for offices, warehouses, or operational hubs.
Vendor & Service Management: Supervise external contractors for cleaning, security, waste disposal, landscaping, and specialized technical repairs.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Enforce workplace safety standards, fire safety compliance, and emergency evacuation protocols.
Space & Cost Optimization: Manage workspace allocations, asset inventories, and utility consumption to control overhead costs
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education: Bachelor's degree or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or Engineering.
Experience: 8 to 12+ years of combined experience in facility operations, fleet/transportation management, or supply chain supervision.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Fleet/Inventory Management Systems or ERP tools (e.g., Zoho Inventory).
Strong knowledge of local transport and health/safety regulatory frameworks.
Budget management, vendor negotiation, and P&L awareness for operational cost centers.