Operations Manager at Adexen Recruitment Agency

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Our client
Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a fast growing FMCG marketing company to recruit a Operations Manager for its operations.

Job Title: Operations Manager

Job reference n°: NGA1305
Sector: Distribution & FMCG - Nigeria - Western Africa
Location: Lagos

Job description

• The General Manager will be responsible for overall direction, control and management of all activities within the company. He will manage the store managers nationwide; he will deputise and assist the CEO in his duties.
• He/she is to report to the CEO.
• The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this office shall include but not limited to the following:

• Ensure effective deployment of resources to achieve defined goals and objectives
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the day to day operations of the company
• Design, develop and implement systems and templates that can be used to replicate and drive the growth of the company's business
• Develop, administer and constantly review operational and administrative policies
• Ensure compliance with Government Regulatory agencies
• Develop, build and manage relationship with both internal and external
• Interface cross-functionally at all levels with the divisions of the company, including communication with external resources and concerns, such as third party providers and government agencies
• Organize to service each business units while maintaining and improving overall operational and departmental efficiencies
• Analyze sales reports to identify & actualize cost savings and opportunities for the business
• Coordinate general feedback to customers and sales team on the status of the business
• Responsible for enhancing the reputation and relationship of the company with key customers and accounts

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have 5-8 years experience, a minimum of 2 years in FMCG
• Must have proven excellent logistics and project management skills.
• Excellent financial, budget and sales management skills
• Must have excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Must be able to design competitive and cost effective logistics and distribution strategies to achieve desired results.
• Must have good critical analysis and problem solving skills.
• Must be adaptable to establish themselves within a new and challenging environment
• Strong communication, creative and innovative skills.
• Should have good negotiation skills and able to deal with customers’ issues and complaints in an appropriate and timely manner
• An MBA or equivalent qualification is an added advantage

Remuneration
Attractive package