Phillips Consulting - Our Client is a leading diversified business conglomerate in Africa with a reputation for excellent business practices and product quality. As part of a remodeling exercise, Dangote is seeking to recruit astute and qualified candidates to fill vacancies for its new Corporate Centre.
Job Title: Head, Logistics & Courier Services
Ref No: DGT-PCL-HLCS
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Position Description
Strategy & Planning
Lead strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, productivity, and service delivery ; provide strategic direction for all logistics and courier services
Develop strategy, business plan and budget for the logistics and courier services business to drive growth and the achievement of defined goals; cascade it down to quarterly/monthly plans
Keep abreast of economic, industry, market, competition and regulatory trends, ascertain their (potential) impact on the business and take appropriate action to strengthen the company’s position ; gather and leverage business intelligence
Business Development & Management
Lead business development; prospect for and identify new business opportunities including new products/service offerings
Lead negotiation of transactions, contracts and business deals ; oversee and ensure effective contract management
Drive the growth of the logistics and courier services business across all dimensions including sales, market share and profitability
Drive the implementation of the strategy and business plan towards the achievement of set targets and goals
Develop and drive the implementation of a continuous improvement plan
Manage the budget and business to achieve set targets whilst improving operations and service standards; manage and ensure cost optimization
Define and maintain key performance metrics
Track and monitor business performance; implement corrective actions or interventions where required
Identify and manage business, operational and related risks
Provide periodic and ad-hoc report as required to support management decision making
Operational Oversight
Develop and drive the implementation of policies, procedures, processes and standards to improve operational efficiency and service delivery
Monitor and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements in business operations
Provide technical support and expertise for the business to enhance operational effectiveness
Ensure optimization of company assets
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Build and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders towards the achievement of business goals
Facilitate the establishment of strategic partnerships and collaborations to strenghten busines performance
Team Leadership and Management
Direct and oversee the activities of departments and teams
Provide leadership and developmental support
Coach, mentor and manage performance
Person Specification
Qualification
First degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management/Administration or any other relevant discipline
MBA or related advanced degree is preferred
Relevant professional certification would be added advantage
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Understanding of Courier Services and Logistics business, and the local operating environment
Strategic Planning & Management
Business Development & Management
Financial Acumen
Analytical, decision making and problem solving skills
Negotiation
Stakeholder relationship management
Leadership skills, including people development and management and team building
Communication and interpersonal skills
Experience
8+ years logistics and courier management experience, with a minimum of 4 years leadership and management experience
A proven track record of successful business management including developing and implementing strategies and driving growth
Personal Attributes
Result-driven; self assured; inspiring leader; innovative and adaptive; politically savvy
Physical and Other Requirements
Occasional travel may be required
Application Closing Date
11th March, 2014
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online