Logistics Operations Manager

About the role

The Logistics Operations Manager will drive distribution operational excellence, improve performance, and lead logistics initiatives and projects across Ghana. Reporting directly to the Head of Logistics – GH & Francos, the role provides operational leadership, ensures business continuity and helps build the logistics leadership pipeline.

Key responsibilities

• Drive distribution operational excellence and performance improvement.
• Lead logistics initiatives and projects, ensuring timely execution.
• Act as the principal deputy to the Head of Logistics, providing operational leadership.
• Ensure business continuity across logistics functions.
• Strengthen the organization’s logistics leadership pipeline.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to optimise supply‑chain processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, business administration or related field (post‑graduate qualification or professional certification is a plus).
• 8–10 years of experience in logistics, distribution, warehousing, transport or supply‑chain operations, preferably in FMCG, food or beverage environments.
• Proven operational leadership and execution discipline.
• Project and change‑management capability.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands‑on operational judgement.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving and data‑based decision‑making skills.
• Experience in high‑volume distribution environments.
• Ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders.