WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS MANAGER AT FEED AVENUE LTD

About Company:

Feed Avenue is a french subsdiary operating in health and nutrition products and services, for livestock in Nigeria.

Job Description:

Missions & Activities

Main Missions    

• Supervise Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management
• Coordinate Logistics and Delivery Operations
• Vendor Management and KYC Documentation
• Reporting and Administrative Oversight

Details of each mission    

Supervise Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management

• Oversee, supervise, and coordinate all warehouse operations, including inventory control and stock integrity.
• Ensure goods received and dispatched are properly recorded, labeled, and sealed.
• Approve and monitor inventory levels and stock movement between locations or third-party warehouses.
• Enforce strict hygiene, safety, and security standards in all warehouse operations.
• Conduct regular stock audits and reconciliations in line with internal control procedures.
• Maintain structured filing systems for inventory reports, receipts, and delivery notes.

Coordinate Local Logistics and Delivery Operations

• Plan and schedule all deliveries in coordination with the sales and finance teams.
• Monitor performance of delivery operations, including third-party transporters and in-house vehicles 
• Resolve delivery-related challenges including route delays, failed deliveries, and emergency supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory transportation requirements within Nigeria.

Vendor Management and KYC Documentation

• Identify and onboard competent logistics vendors across various categories (haulage, courier, LTL/FTL).
• Maintain a vetted list of pre-qualified vendors with up-to-date KYC documentation including CAC certificates, tax ID, and proof of insurance.
• Negotiate transportation rates and service agreements in line with company cost and efficiency targets.
• Continuously evaluate vendor performance using delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction indicators.

Reporting and Administrative Oversight

• Provide weekly and monthly reports on stock movement, delivery timelines, vendor performance, and associated logistics costs.
• Recommend improvements to warehousing and distribution systems based on trends and insights.
• Collaborate with sales and procurement to forecast logistics needs and plan accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with all internal departments regarding logistics schedules and issues.

Requirements:

• Theorical and practical knowledges    
• Strong understanding of warehousing, supply chain, and logistics management within the Nigerian operating context.
• Familiarity with transportation networks, logistics vendor markets, and regulatory compliance.
• Inventory planning and tracking expertise.
• Familiar with import/export and customs processes (where applicable).
• Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills.
• Technical and methodological know-how    
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel).
• Working Knowledge of ERP programmes.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Proactive, reliable, and capable of working under pressure.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to compliance.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 01st August, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to emmanuel.hr@feed-avenue.com using the position as subject of email.