Job Title: General Manager, Logistics
Reference: LOG 01/13
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Organisation: Promasidor Nigeria Limited
Sector: Foods and Beverages
Education: Minimum of a first degree in a relevant field from a reputable university, additional academic qualification and professional certification in the field of logistics would be an added advantage.
Experience: Minimum of 12 years' work experience in a Logistics Function with at least 5 years in a similar role in an FMCG company.
Key Responsibilities/Activities:
• Develop and implement strategies to effectively manage different aspects of the logistics function including sourcing, warehousing, procurement and distribution whilst assuring supply, Quality services, and cost effectiveness.
• Lead the creation and effective execution of annual savings plan to reduce logistics cost year-over-year and report monthly progress.
• Develop a transportation framework. to support efficient distribution of products to desired locations pan Nigeria.
• Lead the development of a procurement strategy that drives initiatives to deliver total business value.
• Facilitate and nurture business relationships with key suppliers and government agencies in line with ethics of corporate governance.
• Ensure that the business operations as regards logistics are in compliance with all legislative requirements and laws of the land.
• Work closely with other function heads to manage, plan and optimize logistics operations and inventory management in order to support production planning.
• Constantly review and enhance operations processes to meet logistics standards and to drive business process improvement.
• Develop, implement and monitor internal controls for the logistics function.
• Guide and promote development of knowledge and relevant skills within the logistics function.
Interested candidates must be talented, resourceful and experienced.
Deadline: 9th April, 2013.
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