Head of Warehouse and Logistics at eRecruiter Nigeria

Job Overview

• The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and profitability.
• This includes managing the day-to-day operations, optimizing storage and distribution processes, and developing commercial strategies to maximize the use of warehouse space.
• The ideal candidate will also lead a team of warehouse staff, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy

• Streamline operations and apply industry best practices in order to reduce errors.
• Articulate goals for the Unit across to relevant stakeholders across BPL.
• Conduct in-depth industry research to identify new market standards that BPL can adhere to
• Develop budget requests, projects, and training plans.

Reporting & Analytics

• Track and measure critical KPIs central to the business.
• Provide weekly and quarterly assessment reports of warehouse and logistics performance.
• Periodically assess operations to improve general warehouse and logistics operations Warehouse Operations.
•  Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing inventory and logistics.
• Provide guidance on daily activities of the warehouse, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service.
• Schedule and oversee warehouse team to meet the demands of the fulfillment center, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime.
• Meet regularly with the Warehouse Team Lead to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention.

Team Leadership

• Lead team members through the cycle.
• Coach and develop a Warehouse & Logistics team that can deliver on the imperatives of the BPL group.

Commercialization & Profitability

• Develop and implement strategies to commercialize warehouse space.
• Identify opportunities to lease or sell warehouse space to third parties.
• Manage the process of selling warehouse space, including marketing, negotiations, and closing deals.
• Develop processes to maximize the profitability of the warehouse, such as optimizing space utilization and reducing operational costs.
• Establish pricing models and negotiate contracts with clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant work experience as a Warehouse Manager
• First Degree (B.Sc.) preferably in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Proven track record of ensuring optimal warehouse and logistical operations
• Proficiency with SCM+ for warehouse management
• Must have experience building and managing high-performing teams to deliver against aggressive goals
• Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy
• Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls
• Excellent understanding of warehouse management procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls.
• Creative thinker with data-driven analytical aptitude.