General Manager, Logistics Job at Promasidor Nigeria

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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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