LOGISTICS MANAGER

Job Description : LOGISTICS MANAGER NIGERIA Expat Role Logistics Manager ( Open to Indian candidates with experience of the Nigerian market) Maximum 10 years Work Experience is required Location: Edo State, Nigeria Must have Experience in Agro-processing or FMCG sectors. Job Profile: The Logistics Manager will oversee end-to-end logistics operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality movement of goods from farm to processing facilities and onward to customers. This role requires strong supply chain management experience, operational excellence, and leadership capability to scale into a Head of Supply Chain position. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Logistics Operations Plan and manage transportation of raw materials (cassava) from farms to processing plants and finished goods (ethanol alcohol) to customers. Optimize fleet utilization, route planning, and scheduling to minimize downtime and reduce cost-per-ton. Ensure compliance with HSE standards during loading, transit, and offloading. Implement tracking systems for real-time visibility of shipments and delivery performance. 2. Vendor and Stakeholder Management Negotiate contracts with transporters, third-party logistics providers, and suppliers. Monitor vendor performance and enforce SLAs for quality and timeliness. Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless operations. 3. Supply Chain Management Support end-to-end supply chain planning, including oversight of the procurement function, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution. Collaborate with farm and processing teams to align logistics with production schedules and customer demand. Develop cost models and KPIs for logistics and supply chain performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and improve OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) delivery. 4. Leadership & Growth Lead and develop logistics team members; implement SOPs and performance metrics. Prepare for future expansion into Head of Supply Chain role by building systems, processes, and strategic frameworks. Champion digital transformation in logistics and supply chain (ERP, GPS tracking, analytics dashboards). Key Competencies Operational Efficiency: Ability to streamline logistics processes for speed and cost-effectiveness Supply Chain Knowledge: Understands end-to-end flow from procurement to customer delivery. Numerical & Analytical Skills: Comfortable with cost analysis, forecasting, and performance metrics. Experience and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage. 5–8+ years of experience in logistics and supply chain roles, preferably in agro-processing or FMCG sectors. Proven experience in fleet management, route optimization, and cost control. Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and vendor negotiations.

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