Facilities & Logistics Assistant Manager
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Management
General Management -
Transportation
Position Overview
We are looking for a hands-on and organised Logistics & Facilities Assistant Manager to oversee the Company's logistics, warehouse, fleet and facilities operations.
The role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective movement, storage and delivery of goods, while maintaining operational readiness, workplace facilities, regulatory compliance and service standards.
The successful candidate will work closely with Procurement, Sales, Finance, HR and other departments, as well as suppliers, contractors and service providers, to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role that requires strong follow-through, problem-solving ability and the ability to manage both people and operational matters effectively.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee day-to-day logistics operations, including delivery planning, driver deployment, route coordination and delivery execution.
- Ensure deliveries are completed accurately, safely and within committed timelines.
- Monitor delivery performance and investigate delays, failed deliveries, damages, discrepancies and customer complaints.
- Establish and maintain effective logistics processes, work instructions and SOPs.
- Coordinate with Sales, Warehouse and other departments to ensure timely fulfilment of customer requirements.
- Monitor logistics-related costs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure proper documentation and records are maintained for logistics activities.
- Review operational issues and implement corrective and preventive actions where required.
- Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging and dispatch.
- Ensure proper handling, storage and identification of inventory.
- Monitor warehouse accuracy, productivity and housekeeping standards.
- Work with relevant teams to minimise inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, lost items and operational wastage.
- Support regular stock counts, inventory checks and investigations into discrepancies.
- Ensure warehouse operations comply with established safety and operational procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout, workflow, space utilisation and productivity.
- Oversee the Company's vehicle and driver operations.
- Monitor vehicle deployment, maintenance schedules, roadworthiness, servicing, insurance and related documentation.
- Ensure vehicles are used appropriately and maintained in safe operating condition.
- Monitor driver performance, attendance, conduct, safety and compliance with Company procedures.
- Coordinate accident, vehicle breakdown and other fleet-related incidents and ensure timely follow-up.
- Review fleet utilisation and operating costs and recommend improvements where appropriate.
- Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and operational readiness of the Company's offices, warehouses and other premises.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for building systems, equipment and facilities.
- Manage contractors and service providers for maintenance, repairs, cleaning, security, pest control, fire protection and other facilities-related services.
- Maintain proper records of maintenance schedules, inspections, service reports, certificates and contractor documentation.
- Ensure facilities-related issues are followed up and resolved within appropriate timelines.
- Monitor facilities expenditure and support cost-effective maintenance planning.
- Coordinate office and warehouse improvement, relocation, renovation or space-utilisation projects when required.
- Ensure workplace facilities remain safe, functional and suitable for employees and business operations.
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