WhiteSpace Services Limited - Our client, a leading company in the transportation and logistics industry in Nigeria with branches in and outside the shores of Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Divisional Head, Logistics
Location: Festac Town, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: General Manager
Supervises: Parcel Logistics and Cargo Logistics
Job Summary
They are urgently in need of a well experience professional to join their team in the capacity of a Divisional Head Logistics. This individual will have the opportunity to lead the logistics aim of the company, the position will be responsible for leading, developing, and engaging a team of exceptional talent that makes innovation possible; one of the main focuses will be strategy positioning, mentoring, and coaching of the team to deliver the most efficient logistics operations.
Responsible for implementing the budget for the department.
Set and manage global operations targets for the teams across the company
Advise and supervise implementation of relevant operations policies.
Market intelligence gathering through monitoring competitor activities, generation and analysis of reports pertaining to the same.
Monitor and enforce strict compliance with industry regulatory standards
Technical Competencies:
You will be responsible for leading, developing, and engaging a team of exceptional heads of unit.
Supporting all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all units.
Acting as the decision-making source for the Div.
Building and delivering productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other 3rd parties to achieve efficient operations
Perform research and identify new innovations.
Responsibleforsetting time frame and all operation goals.
Periodically review and implement standard delivery time from for all category of operations.
Management Competencies:
Mentoring, training, and developing teammates for career progression, performance improvement, and recognition purposes
Creating, communicating, and maintaining quality control policies and standard operating procedures.
Proactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives using high efficiency strategies to delight customers
Interpret big data, and deliver meaningful results that keenly drive productivity and efficiency.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual delivery forecasts.
Evaluating performance objectives and metrics to determine inbound or outbound productivity requirements to achieve customer time, accuracy, and quality expectations
Requirements
BSc in Transportation Management or any other related Courses
Minimum of 12 years work experience in the logistics industry and minimum of 3year as divisional head of operation or similar role.
Internal Relationships: HR and Admin, Innovation & Strategy, Business Development, ICT, Service Engineer, Customer service.
Age: minimum of 40years
Digital Skills:
Database Management skills
Data Analytics Software
Team collaboration and Task Management tools
Person Specification:
Strategic thinking
Strong communication and team management skills
Analytical skills with problem-solving attitude
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to coach and develop staff.
Self-motivation, determination, confidence and result oriented
Business savvy and ability to exercise sound Judgment
Meticulous attention to detail
KPI Measurement:
Shipment accountability – 100%
Status update accountability – 100%
SOP compliance – 100%
Specified delivery time frame for cargo logistics - 100%
Specified delivery time frame for parcel logistics - 100%
Cost saving technics – 15% on budgeted cost of operations.
Salary
N500,000 - N550,000 / month.
Application Closing Date
10th February, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.