Logistics Manager

Based in Accra, Ghana, the Logistics Manager will report to the Senior Sourcing Manager and be accountable for the following areas:

Responsibilities

Logistics Strategy

• Ensure Export and Import Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are clear, up to date, and continuously improved in line with EAA’s operating standards.
• Strategically plan all material and product movement, warehousing, transportation, and customer service logistics.
• Research and recommend optimal shipping routes, techniques, and carriers; negotiate contracts and rates accordingly.
• Track and data analyse trends in logistics timelines, costs, routes and providers to present back for inputs into future product costings and logistics plans
• Track and evaluate logistics costs, accuracy, and delivery timelines to assess internal performance and logistics partner effectiveness.
• Supervise, coach, and train logistics executives and warehouse teams at all factory locations.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline systems, tools, and processes across logistics functions.
• Ensure all logistics partners have signed the contract with EAA and are measured for performance.
• Co-ordination with other factories to share intel on logistics providers and understand challenges and opportunities
• Advocacy into the freezone and customs to administer change for the future

Logistics Operations

• Plan and monitor inbound and outbound deliveries for air and sea; coordinate the full shipment lifecycle including shipping lines and couriers to ensure all payments are made on time.
• Maintain direct communication with EAA’s customers to share shipping docs on times, exchange feedback and enhance service delivery.
• Partner with the Sourcing Manager and Accounts team to consolidate incoming raw materials and equipment
• Check and verify packing lists, commercial invoices, duty documentation and client specific docs for all incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring all prices, consignees and HS codes are correct.
• Manage warehousing and transportation processes; conduct periodic checks to verify goods received documentation at factory sites.
• Ensure full compliance with Ghanaian and destination country customs and shipping regulations.
• Maintain and update logistics tracking tools weekly; share relevant updates with internal teams, clients, and factories.
• Oversee Free Zone documentation accuracy and compliance for EAA-owned facilities.
• Co-ordinate with Customs and Freezone & forwarder to ensure on time delivery and accuracy for ICUMS, BOE and E track.
• Coordinate with customs and freezone for any movement of goods to partner factories from EAA’s main factory.
• Maintain performance scorecards for logistics providers and initiate improvements based on feedback.
• Uphold all logistics activities in accordance with EAA’s Code of Conduct anti- bribery and legal compliance policies.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in hands-on logistics roles within manufacturing or export-oriented sectors.
• Preference of demonstrated experience with Freezone and Customs
• Strong understanding of international logistics, shipment documentation, customs processes, and compliance.
• Proven experience managing air and sea shipments, with specific expertise in import logistics from Asia and exports to the US, UK and EU (including AGOA and GSP formalities).
• Established network of logistics and Free Zone contacts in Ghana.
• Proficient in standard logistics and inventory management software.
• Skilled negotiator with strong communication abilities across multicultural teams.
• Highly analytical and entrepreneurial with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Dynamic and mission-driven, with a passion for ethical manufacturing and social impact.
• Demonstrated traits: proactive, resilient, adaptable, solutions-oriented, respectful, owns their challenges and solutions, reliable, fun, and full of integrity.

Benefits

• Salary level dependent on candidate experience and profile
• Company health insurance
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to Ghana national holidays
• Opportunity to join a key department of an award-winning, dynamic, and mission driven organization that welcomes strategic input from all members

How to apply

• This position will start in August.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
• Include a specific cover letter for the position
• Only completed applications with accurate reference will be considered and only the most qualified candidates shortlisted for interview
• EAA is dedicated to equal opportunities in employment. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic minorities.
• In line with our commitment to local workforce development and national capacity building, we give strong preference to Ghanaian nationals.This opportunity is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Ghana without the need for employer-sponsored work permits or visas.

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