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Logistics Manager - West Africa

City: Lagos-Mainland

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

In the dynamic world of logistics, are you the one who brings order and clarity to complexity? Reckitt is looking for a Logistics Manager who thrives in creating seamless operations. This role is your opportunity to make an impact on a large scale, overseeing regional logistics strategies and gaining insights across our global business. We offer a platform to develop your leadership skills alongside enhancing commercial accumen with global partners. Join us in a role that is pivotal to our supply chain's success and become a central figure in our continued growth.

Your responsibilities

- SLA Set up with all service providers and KPIs managed within terms of agreement. KPIs to be in place for all transporters, clearing agents etc, reviewed and published every month.
- Play an active role in tendering process and drive costs as well as service improvements through the selection. KPI: Drive to ensure Global Tender is smooth and savings are derived
- Ensure all monthly accounts are managed and paid within agreed timelines. KPI: No outstanding payments to suppliers; measure on monthly basis and transparently.
- Ensure all tariffs and duties are correctly classified and paid accordingly.
- Clear trackers and KPIs in place for all FO, FI and WH activities. All properly managed and controlled with clear actions to meet Business expectations.
- All audit compliance in Logistics space are met, ensure all SOPs, work instructions are in place and reviewed regularly and strictly adhered to.
- Vehicle utilization for outbound deliverers, container utilization for imports
- Inbound & Outbound freight optimization.
- Management and control of all 3P logistics suppliers within the operation.
- General Operational Excellence & compliance
- Ensure full SQC adherence in Warehousing and Transportation
- Project Management of key cost and services improvement initiatives that result in efficiency improvements.

The experience we're looking for

- Solid experience in warehouse operations and the ability to blend commercial insight with technical expertise.
- Skills in continuous improvement, financial stewardship, and team development.
- A successful track record of working within the supply chain community and with external partners.
- Leadership qualities that encourage ownership and a sense of responsibility.
- An understanding of key performance indicators in service delivery, along with proficiency in data analytics and supply chain planning.
- Relevant degree in Logistics, Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 3 years' experience in Warehousing and freight management, preferably within FMCG or Logistics companies.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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