Warehouse & Logistics Manager - Onitsha Anambra State
Iknorbert Communications Limited
Onitsha, Anambra State, nigeria
full-time
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement warehouse policies, procedures, and operational guidelines to ensure efficient and safe warehouse operations, compliance with regulations, and management satisfaction.
Plan and coordinate the receipt, storage, and delivery of goods, materials, and products, optimizing warehouse layout, storage systems, and workflow to maximize space utilization and productivity.
Supervise warehouse staff, including warehouse supervisors, forklift operators, loaders, and off loaders, providing leadership, direction, and training to ensure performance and productivity.
Monitor inventory levels, stock movements, and replenishment activities, conducting regular cycle counts, audits, and inventory checks to maintain accurate inventory records and prevent stockouts or overstocking.
Implement inventory management techniques, such as ABC analysis, FIFO/LIFO, and batch tracking, to prioritize inventory, minimize loading/offloading costs, and optimize stock levels.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, security protocols, and workplace health standards, conducting regular safety inspections, training sessions, and emergency drills to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
LOGISTICS
As a Logistics Manager, you will manage logistics processes, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to optimize resource utilization, minimize costs, and meet the Branches' demands.
Plan and coordinate logistics operations, including transportation, distribution, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to meet branches' requirements and delivery schedules.
Manage transportation activities, including transporter selection, routing, scheduling, and cost negotiation, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to all branches.
Monitor and track shipments, orders, and inventory levels, ensuring real-time visibility and control over logistics operations.
Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
Organizing the warehouse, labelling goods, plotting routes, and processing deliveries.
Responding to any issues or complaints.
REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc. in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field; master's degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS, CSCP) is a plus.
Proven experience in warehouse management, distribution, or logistics operations, with a track record of managing large-scale warehouses or distribution branches.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management principles, logistics processes, and supply chain best practices, with experience in implementing warehouse management systems.
Proven experience in logistics management, supply chain operations, or transportation management, with a track record of achieving results and improving efficiency.
Strong knowledge of logistics principles, practices, and processes, including transportation modes, warehousing operations, inventory management, and distribution strategies.
In-depth knowledge and usage of Microsoft Suite, especially EXCEL, POWERPOINT, WORD, ETC
Candidates must be resident at ONTISHA - ANAMBRA STATE