Head, Logistics Services at Stresert Services Limited

Stresert Services Limited - Our client is a downstream Oil and Gas organization. Their operations include Petroleum, Haulage/Distribution, Product Storage and Retail Sales of products which includes Petrol (PMS), Diesel (AGO) and Kerosene (DPK).

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Logistics Services

Job ref: R-HLS319
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• To direct, manage and coordinate the organization’s Logistics business in line with agreed Group targets and strategic objectives.
• To initiate, maintain and grow customer relationships and oversee the implementation of superior petroleum product distribution / delivery standards within the Logistics business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages with Executive Management to develop the Logistics strategic objectives, goals and targets in line with the Group strategy
• Communicates the strategy within the Logistics business and leads its execution
• Prepares the annual budgets and monitors performance to ensure that variances are avoided or minimised
• Allocates required resources and approves requisitions in line with the budgets and laid down controls
• Drives the development and cultivation of positive business relationships with the organization’s customers and vendors; directs pricing and performance reviews in order to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities and to manage costs
• Establishes procedures and practice standards for the dispatching, routing, and tracking of petroleum products transportation in line with relevant Group standards and local, government and international regulations
• Engages with relevant internal colleagues and establishes and implements documentation standards, procedures and tools for shipments and transportation
• Establishes and implements measures to monitor and report delays or variances in inbound/outbound deliveries to the appropriate parties
• Conducts periodic checks and inspection on the fleet of trucks to ascertain road worthiness
• Oversees the fleet maintenance and replacement planning process, advises management as appropriate
• Reviews periodic reports on all Logistics related transactions
• Oversees and monitors operational and service performance against targets and reports to management at agreed intervals
• Participates in the recruitment of Logistics employees e.g. Truck Drivers
• Oversees and directs the consistent enforcement of applicable environmental, health, safety, and other regulatory rules and regulations in the Logistics business.

Qualifications
Required:

• Minimum of 10 years working experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in logistics, supply chain management and transportation of petroleum products
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc./HND) in Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Administration or Humanities

Desirable:

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline is an advantage
• Professional certification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Skills and Competencies
Skills:

• Logistics and Distribution management including truck management
• Industry and business knowledge including imports and exports
• Knowledge of transport / trucking operations
• Delivery route planning
• Risk management
• Demand Management and Forecasting and use of Logistics Application Support Tools
• Knowledge of applicable transport/driving/traffic/safety regulations – local or international.

Competencies:

• Leadership and people management skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation
• Planning and organising
• Communication.

Key Performance Metrics
Logistics Management:

• Process turnaround time for delivery of petroleum products
• Total percentage of on time delivery within a financial year
• Frequency of truck unavailability for container delivery
• Frequency of truck accidents, break downs and cargo theft
• Efficiency of the organizations owned and 3rd party trucks based on cost and profitability

Cost Management and Revenue Generation:

• Revenue generation/profitability
• Amount of cost savings

Budgeting and Budget Management:

• Variance of actual to approved budgets
• Turnaround time for preparation and submission of Logistics budgets

Business Development and Customer Service Management:

• Percentage increase in active customer base
• Frequency of customer complaints
• Percentage of on time delivery of customer’s consignment
• Customer satisfaction index

Risk Management and Controls:

• Frequency and impact of controls gaps in logistics procedures
• Number of detected breaches in internal controls

HSE:

• Security Awareness among employees
• Availability of safety gadgets and equipment
• Number of accidents reported due to non-compliance with safety procedures

Salary
Salary ranges between N7.5 - 7.9 million annual gross

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: mgtpositions@stresert.com using ‘R-HLS319’ as the subject of the application.

Note: Candidates who meet the above requirements will be invited for interviews.