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Logistics Manager
About this role
Givanas Group in Lagos is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager for its cosmetics and broader FMCG/manufacturing operations. The role involves overseeing movement and distribution of materials and finished products, fleet operations, route planning, warehouse and inventory movement, management of third-party transporters and 3PLs, delivery performance, and cost control for logistics. It targets candidates with a background in logistics or related fields, and several years of supervisory or managerial experience in transportation and distribution. Salary is stated as N400,000 to N500,000 per month. The advert does not specify a closing date or explicit application instructions beyond emailing a CV with the subject line “Logistics Manager.”
What you would do
- Oversee transportation and distribution of materials and finished goods.
- Manage fleet operations and route planning.
- Coordinate warehouse activities, dispatch, and inter-location transfers.
- Supervise and monitor third-party transporters and 3PL providers.
- Monitor delivery performance and logistics costs.
- Assist with budgeting and cost optimisation for logistics.
- Utilise ERP, GPS/fleet tracking, or related systems as applicable.
- Provide leadership and reporting on logistics operations.
- Ensure compliance with vehicle licensing, insurance, maintenance, and repairs.
What they are asking for
- BSc/HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant logistics experience, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, distribution or industrial settings.
- 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Hands-on experience in transportation, fleet operations and nationwide/local distribution.
- Experience managing transporters, contracted trucks and 3PL providers, including rate negotiation and performance monitoring.
- Strong knowledge of route planning, vehicle utilisation, fuel management, maintenance, licensing and insurance.
- Experience coordinating warehouse activities, dispatch, inventory movement and inter-location transfers.
- Understanding of logistics budgeting, transportation costs and cost optimisation.
- Experience with ERP, GPS/fleet tracking, inventory or logistics management systems is an advantage.
- Strong leadership, reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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