Head, Logistics & Courier Services at Dangote - Phillips Consulting

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