Logistics Manager

Position: LOGISTICS MANAGER

Industry: Alcoholic Beverages (FMCG)

Type: Full-Term Employment

Location: Lagos (Warehouses)

Monument Distillers Nigeria Limited launched in Nigeria in March 2019 and is a leading Wine & Spirits company in Nigeria. We have grown from distributorship to manufacturing to offer a diverse range of alcoholic beverages.

Through our portfolio of premium brands, we offer the highest quality of alcoholic beverages, comprising of:

Wines:
(Four Cousins Wines, South Africa's leading wine brand – Star Chaser Wines - Leon Del Sol Premium range of wines),

Whiskeys:
(John Bannerman's Scotch Whiskey and Kings Kestrel Whiskey),

Bitters:
(4 Horses Bitters, 1960 Rootz Bitters),

Gin:
(Kensington Dry Gin and Kings Kestrel Gin)

Cream:
(Kings Kestrel Cream)

Café Rum:
(Kings Kestrel Café Rum)

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Logistics Manager to oversee logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations at our plant. This individual will ensure operational excellence, optimal stock movement, and customer satisfaction through efficient supply chain coordination.

This role reports to the Head of Supply Chain.

The candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all logistics and warehousing operations to meet customer needs efficiently.
• Lead and optimize the full order cycle, ensuring accurate records of finished goods across all warehouse locations.
• Oversee operational planning, including supply load management, inventory control, stock losses, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure all sales are delivered promptly within the monthly accounting period.
• Maintain accurate data and performance metrics for warehouse and logistics operations to support management decisions.
• Identify operational gaps, recommend, and implement improvements.
• Drive best-in-class warehouse management practices to minimize inventory losses.
• Manage and evaluate third-party logistics service providers, ensuring full compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor ERP systems (Acumatica) and warehouse processes daily to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Track stock levels, delivery timelines, transportation costs, and service quality.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and logistics teams to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and HSE requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, finance, admin, and IT teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Promptly address and resolve logistics and warehousing issues as they arise.

Qualification & Experience

✓ Bachelor's degree preferably in Logistics, Transportation, Business, or related field.

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Professional certification in logistics & supply chain management would be an added advantage

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Minimum of 8 years in Logistics & Supply chain operations in a food manufacturing environment

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Demonstrate at least 3 years of Supervisory/Managerial role/level

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In-depth knowledge of the Warehousing and Logistics processes/Supply Chain Management in the FMCG Industry

Our ideal candidate must have:

✓ Excellent Communication and Leadership Skills

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People Management Skills

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Analytical Skills

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Technical proficiency in Database Management, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.

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Planning and Organizing skills

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Relationship (Interface) and Team Management

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Problem-Solving Skills and the ability to work on a tactical and strategic level.

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Communication & Report Writing Skills

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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Other information: Onsite (Mondays to Fridays); Mobile: required to visit other Warehouse locations.

Interested candidates are to send his/her CV (as an attachment stating the position in the subject) to

Closing Date is November 18, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.