Head of Logistics (Experienced)

Position Overview

The Head of Logistics is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the movement, storage, and distribution of goods to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery. This role provides strategic leadership for logistics operations, inventory control, fleet management, and supply chain efficiency while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Distribution Management

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to support business objectives
• Oversee warehousing, transportation, and distribution operations
• Ensure timely delivery of goods to branches, distributors, and customers
• Optimize logistics routes to reduce costs and improve efficiency

Inventory & Warehouse Control

• Supervise inventory management and stock movement across all locations
• Ensure proper stock documentation, reconciliation, and reporting
• Implement controls to minimize stock loss, damages, and discrepancies
• Coordinate regular stock audits and physical counts

Fleet & Vendor Management

• Manage company vehicles, drivers, and third-party logistics providers
• Ensure proper vehicle maintenance, fueling, and usage tracking
• Negotiate contracts with transporters and logistics vendors
• Monitor driver conduct and enforce logistics policies

Team Leadership & Compliance

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate logistics and warehouse staff
• Enforce health, safety, and security standards in all logistics operations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
• Investigate and report logistics-related incidents or losses

Planning, Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics and inventory reports
• Work closely with sales, procurement, finance, and operations teams
• Forecast logistics needs based on sales and operational demands