Warehouse Manager - Lagos, Nigeria - Guinness Nigeria

    Guinness Nigeria
    Guinness Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria

    Found in: beBee S2 NG - 1 week ago

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    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    Guinness Nigeria Plc, a public limited liability company quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange was incorporated 29 April 1950 as a trading company importing Guinness Stout from Dublin. The Company has since transformed into a manufacturing operation and its principal activities continue to be brewing, packaging, marketing and selling of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Guinness Extra Smooth, Malta Guinness, Malta Guinness Herbs Lite, Harp Lager, Smirnoff Ice, Satzenbrau Lager, Dubic Malt, Snapp, Master's Choice, Orijin Spirit Mixed Drink, Orijin Bitters, Smirnoff Ice Double Black with Guarana, Guinness Africa Special, Orijin Zero, Tappers and Royal Kingdom Lager.

    Following the approval of the Board of Directors (the Board), Guinness Nigeria Plc acquired the rights to import, market, distribute and sell in Nigeria the International Premium Spirit brands of Diageo plc ("Diageo"), its parent company with effect from 1st January 2016. The Company now has exclusive distribution rights to Diageo's iconic brands in Nigeria including Baileys, Smirnoff, Gordon's, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, Ciroc and the Johnnie Walker range. Guinness Nigeria Plc installed Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production lines and commenced production and sale of products in PET format in the 2018 financial year. It currently produces Malta Guinness, Orijin Zero and Dubic Malt in PET formats.

    Guinness Nigeria Plc also acquired the right to manufacture locally some of the most successful mainstream spirits brands in Nigeria that are part of Diageo brands including Smirnoff Vodka and Gordon's Gin. Our relationship with Diageo has also enabled us acquire the right to import, market, sell as well as the right to produce locally MrDowell's and Royal Challenge whiskey in Nigeria. This exciting new portfolio of fantastic brands makes Guinness Nigeria Plc the only Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) business in Nigeria with the experience and capacity to cater for the needs of all consumer segments.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's Degree qualification. Master's degree or equivalent experience is an added advantage Proven experience particularly in physical distribution activities; with a depth of capability in logistics and customer management / process design and development. Ability to take commercial insights and translate into performance to grow the business. Proven track record to persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills within a highly dynamic process environment Fully conversant with inventory management processes using SAP systems. Detailed knowledge of Diageo warehouse management standards. Ability to competently coach and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Our performance ambition calls for us to build the best performing most trusted and respected consumer products company in the world; this requires the right transportation and Warehouse management assets and processes are in place and improved to support GN annual performance of NSV of about £360m and trading profit of £150m The role will drive efficiency across the Guinness warehousing operations and embedding standard processes such as FEFO in other to drive waste/SLOB down. Accountable for inventory management from raw materials to components and other category of inventory. The role is also responsible for fulfilment of customers' order.DimensionsFinancial: This role will provide support to the Logistics Operations Manager in leading performance / operations within a total cost budget of about £20m per annual and support delivery of annual logistics cost savings of £2m per annual.Market Complexity: Works in across all the distribution centres across in Nigeria through own- and third-party logistics service providers to create step changes in customer service delivery to both internal and external customers Handles all external warehouses (depots) to ensure the delivery of Guinness Nigeria business goals and objectives.Leadership Responsibilities: Consistently Deliver Phenomenal Performance - This is a significantly matrixed role. The role holder will work closely with packaging, sales, Brewery logistics and third-party service providers to deliver GN strategic goals and meet / exceed customer expectation Create Conditions for People to Succeed - Leading the Logistics team comprising of L6 and L7.Purpose of Role To deliver and embed best in class processes in all warehouses and customer service operations in Guinness Nigeria through the development of a committed team that is able to deliver significant value and competitive advantage to our businessKey Decision Optimisation of Distribution networks Empties availability for Brewery operations at the right qualityJob Duties Formulate and implement warehousing standard methodology in line with Diageo supply chain capability framework in all brewery distribution and depots to deliver driven service. Manage empties and finished inventory to support GN supply chain in meeting customer / consumer satisfaction and to ensure accountability. Play a lead role in the achievement of sales targets and competitive advantage through physical distribution and order fulfilment. Ensure the achievement of all key performance indicators in line with GN business objective in order to drive superior performance. Formulate and implement critical initiatives as well as suitable logistics operations improvement in all distribution centres to enhance GN supply chain efficiency and effectiveness

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    Stock taking and inventory accounting, Logistics planning and management, Logistics information systems, Supply and demand planning, Team leadership, Warehouse management, Packaging and shipping

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    Bachelor's degree