The Position location is Northern Nigeria.

The successful candidate will report to the Head, Last Mile Logistics. This is a full-time role and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities is highly preferred. Candidate is expected to have extensive experience and passion for coaching mentoring a team, leading a complex organization, have an eye for details and problem-solving.

The required experience Level is a minimum of 4 years.

For more details and to apply, click below:

https://earlycareer.org/logistics-supervisor-at-babban-gona-nigeria/


Babban Gona (“Great Farm”), an award-winning organisation transforming agriculture in Africa aims to serve 1,000,000 smallholder farmers by 2025. The organisation provides smallholder farmers with increased financial access, training on best agronomy practices, and other value-added services such storage and marketing while providing jobs to the youths.

Job Responsibilities:

Create, implement and maintain continuous improvement and control plan for overall business logistics operations;
Responsible for warehouse operational activities including shipping, receiving, warehouse stocking.
Perform pricing and cost/service analysis, and own the transport management processes – selection, qualification, business reviews, and performance evaluation.
Develop and implement overall logistics plan, in a manner that promotes low transportation and handling cost; high inventory turns;
Establish and maintain rapport with third party vendors through genuine and exceptionally responsive interactions.
Monitor and ensure resolution of freight payment process issues between third party transporters and the Company, related to rejected freight bills, short payments, rate discrepancies, general aging issues, etc.;
Manage a team of dedicated officers and oversee all Warehouse Associates, Drivers and Logistic Partner relationships;
Ensure shipped merchandise is received and tracked in an efficient manner with minimal costs;
Ensure shipments are effectively managed with quality control systems to ensure accuracy at every level of the operation in compliance with standard procedures;
Maintain an iterative improvement approach towards inventory management, methods of distribution and other areas of improvement;
Resolve customer complaints in a timely and professional manner; taking corrective actions where necessary;
Assist in the recruitment of quality drivers into the fleet, maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection and scheduling regular vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
Purchase and maintain vehicles for deliveries.
Develop efficient driver schedules to maximize profits; register and license all vehicles under BG management.
Develop strategies for greater fuel efficiency; maintain detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection.
Ensure strict servicing and maintenance times to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.



The ideal candidate should have:

Bachelor’s degree in related area (Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, etc.); Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain management, transportation, and distribution center operations with at least 2 years in a logistics/transportation role;
Experience successfully leading a team to achieve results;
Previous hands-on experience in negotiations;
In-depth experience in freight cost analysis;
Ability to plan, execute & manage local and regional logistics projects – ensuring continuous improvement to business operations;
Strong communication, problem solving and management skills;
Ability to engage and influence direct and indirect reports and peers.
Be a mentor, coach and a great people leader: build strong relationships and team, hire great people, commit to the growth of individuals on team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite products.

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