Warehouse & Logistics Manager - Aba, Abia State

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.
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• 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 ABA  ABIA STATE