Head, Logistics in a Leading National Conglomerate Company

Employment Opportunities in a Leading National Conglomerate Company

Our client, a leading national conglomerate operating in various sectors of the economy, has recently embarked on several expansion projects across its focus sectors including investments in new fron­tiers. In fine with its growth and transformation agenda, the client is also investing in reposition­ing and restructuring its operations, with the goal of creating an enduring business with appropriate structures and synergies. As part of this effort, the Company now seeks to recruit self-driven, experi­enced and motivated individuate to fill select posi­tion within its flour business

The flour business operates plants in multiple locations across the country and expects to more than double its existing capacity from on going expan­sion of existing plants and greenfield projects. As a result, the client seeks to fill the following key position:

Position: Head, Logistics (HL – FL003)

• Reporting to the Executive Director, Operations, the Successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the smooth running of the logistics function by ensuring cost-efficient and effective movement and storage of input materials in order to ensure consistent availability of raw materials at all the Company’s plants in Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the development and articulation of logistics functions strategy, policies and processes and ensure ensuring alignment with the corporate strategy, goals and objectives.
• Oversee the planning for and coordination  of the transportation of input materials in order to ensure  timely delivery.
•  Develop and implement strategies and tactics for improving operational efficiencies for the transportation of input materials, while improving services levels and reducing cost.
• Ensure effective relationship management with third party service providers within the supply chain (such as transporters, etc), and monitor compliance with agreed service levels.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in relevant discipline from a reputable higher institution
• Professional qualification in Transport Logistics Operations/Management, Supply chain management,  and/ or other related field is an advantage.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience in a senior management position. Cognate experience within the Nigerian food manufacturing  environ­ment is desirable.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of  trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to flour sector
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the in-put materials (e.g. Wheat) required in the produc­tion of flour.
• Strong understanding of the logistics and inputs in Nigeria button network for manufactured products and inputs in Nigeria.
• Working knowledge of transportation logistics HSE policies.
• Strong leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
• Good networking skills, particularly relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills
• High ethical standards and integrity.

 How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted on or before Friday, 22^nd February, 2013 and must be sent by email to: corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com  with the relevant job title and code stated in the subject line of the email.

 Each application must include:

• A cover letter indicating the applicant’s position of interest and detailed contact information.
• Applicants updated curriculum vitae,
• Copies of relevant credentials and certificates.

 All applications will be treated in confidence.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.