Logistic Manager

Job Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring the availability of the required materials for the plant, in the right quality and quantity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Take ownership of shipping & transportation and logistics arrangements for all procurement activities 


• Management of third-party logistics service providers.


• Possess good knowledge of the INCOTERMS and explore the most suitable for every transaction.


• Good understanding of industry limitations and regulations.


• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.


• Execute logistics plan for inbound and outbound spares for delivery to the destination as scheduled.


• Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs.


• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.


• Ensure optimum cost savings on all logistics-related activities by providing and exploring available tax exemption windows.


• Liaise with the relevant authorities for import and other statutory clearances required for procurement and imports.


• Evaluate proposals from various freight forwarders to ascertain the most competitive and reliable means of importations and clearance.


• Develop and maintain good relationships with customs, shipping/logistics agents and port authorities.


• Assist in the automation and integration of the supply chain function.


• Coordination with transporters and freight agents for the timely delivery of goods.


• Prompt processing of permits for clearance of Imported Consignment and payment of duties and taxes. 


• Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.


• Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other relevant data protection laws and policies.


• Undertake a Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.


• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives.


• Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and implications of not conforming with the requirements.


• Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects and Impact as it is related to their jobs.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, business administration, transportation, or engineering.


• Post-graduate degree in logistics, supply chain or any relevant field will be an added advantage.


• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical knowledge of mechanical and non-mechanical materials.


• Knowledge of supply chain management.


• Market and vendor knowledge for contract management.


• Knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines for supply chain management.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Knowledge of regulatory norms on taxation, duties, and import policies.


• Knowledge of contract and commercial law.


• Quality management skills.


• Knowledge and application of IT systems in contracts management.


• Strong Time Management skills.


• Good negotiation and bargaining skills