Logistic Managers

JOB VACANCY: LOGISTICS MANAGER

Company: ValourPoint Holdings / Stonegate Builders
Location: Ikeja GRA, Lagos, with regular travel to construction sites
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction, Real Estate, Investment and Diversified Business Operations

About the Company

ValourPoint Holdings is a diversified business group with interests across construction, real estate, investment, technology, and other business ventures. Through its construction subsidiary, Stonegate Builders, the Group undertakes building and construction projects that require effective logistics coordination, transportation management, equipment movement, and timely delivery of materials.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and commercially minded Logistics Manager to oversee logistics operations across the Group, with particular emphasis on construction project logistics, materials transportation, fleet management, and the movement of equipment between warehouses, suppliers, and construction sites.

Job Summary

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the movement of construction materials, equipment, vehicles, personnel, and other operational resources across the Group's businesses. The successful candidate will ensure that materials and equipment reach the appropriate locations safely, cost-effectively, and within agreed timelines.

The ideal candidate must have substantial experience in construction logistics, transportation coordination, fleet management, and site operations. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, negotiate with transport vendors, control logistics costs, and establish effective systems for tracking deliveries and company assets.

Key Responsibilities1. Construction Logistics and Materials Transportation

• Plan and coordinate the transportation of construction materials, tools, machinery, equipment, and supplies from suppliers and warehouses to designated project sites.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement officers, storekeepers, and site supervisors to understand project requirements and delivery schedules.
• Develop logistics plans aligned with construction programmes to ensure materials arrive when required and minimise project delays.
• Coordinate the movement of materials between construction sites, warehouses, depots, and other company locations.
• Manage the transportation of cement, reinforcement bars, sand, granite, blocks, roofing materials, electrical supplies, plumbing materials, finishing materials, and other construction resources.
• Ensure all deliveries are supported by appropriate documentation, including waybills, delivery notes, dispatch records, and proof of delivery.
• Monitor delivery progress and resolve transportation delays, vehicle breakdowns, route disruptions, and other logistical challenges.
• Ensure materials are transported safely and appropriately to minimise damage, loss, and wastage.
• Coordinate the movement of heavy equipment, machinery, scaffolding, formwork, and other construction assets where required.
• Maintain accurate records of all logistics movements and confirm receipt of delivered materials with the relevant site representatives.

2. Fleet and Vehicle Management

• Oversee the utilisation, maintenance, servicing, and operational readiness of company vehicles and logistics equipment.
• Maintain an updated fleet register covering vehicle details, assigned drivers, registration documents, insurance, maintenance schedules, and operating status.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules to reduce vehicle breakdowns and unplanned repair costs.
• Monitor vehicle usage, mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance expenditure, and driver performance.
• Ensure vehicles are properly inspected before deployment and that statutory documentation remains valid.
• Coordinate vehicle allocation based on operational priorities and project requirements.
• Ensure drivers comply with company policies, road safety regulations, approved routes, and vehicle usage procedures.
• Investigate vehicle misuse, accidents, unauthorised trips, excessive fuel consumption, and avoidable repair costs.
• Coordinate the engagement of third-party transporters and haulage companies when internal fleet capacity is insufficient.

3. Route Planning and Delivery Coordination

• Develop efficient transportation routes and delivery schedules to minimise travel time and logistics costs.
• Coordinate dispatch activities and ensure vehicles are assigned according to the urgency, volume, destination, and nature of the cargo.
• Monitor delivery timelines and communicate anticipated delays to relevant stakeholders.
• Establish effective systems for tracking vehicles, deliveries, and materials in transit.
• Ensure drivers and transport vendors follow approved dispatch instructions and delivery procedures.
• Coordinate loading and offloading arrangements, including the availability of appropriate equipment and personnel at delivery locations.
• Ensure all deliveries are acknowledged by authorised recipients and discrepancies are promptly investigated.

4. Vendor and Transporter Management

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable transporters, haulage companies, equipment leasing providers, and logistics service providers.
• Obtain and compare transportation quotations and negotiate competitive rates.
• Establish service expectations and monitor third-party vendors against agreed delivery timelines, safety requirements, and service standards.
• Verify transporter invoices against approved rates, dispatch records, delivery notes, and completed assignments before recommending payment.
• Maintain an approved database of logistics vendors and regularly assess their reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Resolve vendor-related issues and recommend alternative service providers when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to reduce logistics costs without compromising safety, service quality, or project delivery.

5. Logistics Cost Control and Reporting

• Prepare logistics budgets, transportation forecasts, and periodic expenditure reports.
• Monitor fuel expenses, vehicle maintenance costs, haulage charges, loading and offloading costs, and other logistics-related expenditure.
• Investigate unusual cost variations, excessive fuel consumption, duplicate charges, and unauthorised transportation expenses.
• Establish controls for trip authorisation, fuel issuance, vehicle allocation, and logistics payments.
• Analyse logistics performance data and recommend improvements in vehicle utilisation, delivery efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering deliveries, fleet utilisation, vehicle downtime, logistics expenditure, vendor performance, and operational challenges.
• Ensure all logistics transactions are properly documented and comply with the Group's approval procedures.

6. Interdepartmental and Group Operations Coordination

• Coordinate logistics requirements across construction, real estate, facilities, furniture, technology, and other business units within the Group.
• Support the movement of office equipment, furniture, machinery, operational supplies, and other company assets.
• Work with procurement and stores teams to align purchasing, inventory availability, dispatch, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with project teams to anticipate upcoming material requirements and avoid unnecessary emergency transportation.
• Ensure the safe transfer of company assets between business locations and maintain appropriate movement records.
• Develop standard operating procedures for dispatch, transportation, fleet usage, fuel management, and delivery confirmation.

7. Safety, Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure all logistics operations comply with applicable road safety requirements and relevant transportation regulations.
• Enforce safe loading, cargo securing, vehicle operation, and offloading practices.
• Ensure drivers and transport vendors have the necessary licences, permits, and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with material transportation, vehicle movement, cargo damage, theft, and delivery delays.
• Report accidents, losses, breakdowns, and other incidents promptly and coordinate appropriate follow-up actions.
• Work with the Stores and Security teams to ensure materials and equipment are properly documented when entering or leaving company premises and construction sites.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in logistics management, with substantial experience in construction, engineering, real estate, or infrastructure operations.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating the transportation of construction materials and equipment to multiple project sites.
• Proven experience in fleet management, vehicle maintenance coordination, route planning, dispatch operations, and third-party transporter management.
• Experience managing logistics budgets, fuel consumption, haulage costs, and vendor payments.
• Strong understanding of delivery documentation, vehicle records, trip authorisation, and asset movement controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics, fleet tracking, or ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate drivers, vendors, site teams, and management.
• High integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to construction sites and other Group locations when required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Percentage of deliveries completed within agreed timelines.
• Reduction in transportation costs and emergency haulage expenses.
• Fleet utilisation and reduction in avoidable vehicle downtime.
• Accuracy of fuel consumption and logistics expenditure records.
• Compliance with vehicle maintenance schedules and statutory documentation.
• Reduction in damaged, lost, or unaccounted-for materials during transit.
• Accuracy and completeness of delivery documentation.
• Transporter performance and adherence to agreed service standards.
• Timeliness of logistics reporting and resolution of operational issues.
• Compliance with approved routes, trip authorisations, and safety procedures.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked with construction companies, real estate developers, engineering firms, infrastructure contractors, or organisations managing multiple operational locations.

The ideal candidate should understand the relationship between logistics, procurement, stores management, and construction project delivery. They must be commercially aware, hands-on, organised, and capable of managing both company-owned vehicles and outsourced transportation services.

Experience coordinating the movement of heavy construction materials and equipment across multiple sites will be a significant advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₦300,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person