Vend Express Logistics is your number one trusted logistics partner for errands and deliveries all over Benin-City. At Vend Express Logistics, we are committed to the safe, secure and speedy delivery of all kinds of packages within and around Benin-City. We are a licensed Logistics Company, currently based in Benin-City, with plans to expand beyond the city and state of Edo, Nigeria. We make use of easy order processing, professional riders, seamless payment process and affordable rates in ensuring the highest quality of service delivery to our customers
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and highly organized Logistics Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end logistics network.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing fleet and transportation activities, supervising warehouse operations, and coordinating with carrier and 3PL partners to ensure goods are delivered efficiently and on time.
The ideal candidate is a strategic problem solver who can balance peak operational performance with rigorous cost control and budget management.
Key ResponsibilitiesTransportation & Fleet Oversight: Select, evaluate, and manage freight carriers, 3PL partners, and vendors. Negotiate shipping rates, contract terms, and route optimization plans to minimize costs.
Warehouse & Inventory Supervision: Oversee daily warehouse workflows, including receiving, sorting, inventory cycle counts, and order fulfillment. Optimize storage space and maintain exact stock data integrity.
Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing logistics team, including warehouse staff, dispatchers, and drivers. Establish shift schedules, delegate tasks, and conduct performance reviews.
KPI Tracking & Reporting: Formulate and monitor critical performance metrics such as on-time delivery rates, cost-to-serve, shipping accuracy, and inventory variance. Deliver structured operational updates to executive leadership.
Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure all supply chain and transit operations fully comply with local road regulations, workplace safety metrics, and customs clearance procedures. Proactively mitigate bottlenecks or shipping delays.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 1 to 5 years of progressive experience in physical logistics, distribution, or manufacturing operations, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Technical Skills: Highly proficient with data tools (Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets).
Core Competencies & Personal Attributes:Complex Problem-Solving:A proven ability to remain composed under pressure and rapidly resolve supply chain disruptions.
Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written negotiation skills for managing external vendors and cross-functional internal departments.
Commercial Sharpness: Advanced analytical and mathematical skills to parse freight invoices, evaluate transport budgets, and isolate waste.
SalaryN100,000 - N150,000 / month.
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the position as the subject of the email.
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