Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Dispatch Executive
Requisition ID: 4520 Location: Mfamosing, Cross River
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Job
The Dispatch Executive is responsible for all dispatch operations during the shift.
(S)he will focus on managing a set of teams – Dispatch Assistants in the delivery of set dispatch objectives and standards.
What You'll Be Doing
Dispatch Strategy Implementation:
Responsibility for the dispatch operations
Ensure HODIM & SAP operations and related problems are handled on time or forwarded to appropriate quarters.
Dispatch Operations:
Interact with internal customers to increase efficiency
Track and report KPI related to dispatch
Serve as liaison with all internal customers ( Packing plant , Security and Sales ) for daily shift operational activities.
Prints out assigned dispatch documents
Monitors implementation of dispatch plan/schedule and reports deviation
Manage all dispatch operations, Staff to include, Dispatch Executive, and Dispatch Assistant
Ensure health and safety procedures implementation in the work area
Trains and evaluate subordinates to enhance their performance and development. Addresses performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions
Optimize process to ensure efficient loading with aim to achieve shift dispatch targets
Performs other functions assigned
Ensure accurate figures are updated in the daily and hourly report
Monitors housekeeping activities at the trailer park and logistics area.
Other Functions:
Manages the Logistics Back Office team with a view to ensure:
End to End Transport Management: Logistics related Issues from loading to Delivery in order to achieve on time delivery as well as good vehicle turn around time
Real time Monitoring of Trucks and visibility
Escalate all delay associated with the trucks under the trucking strategy both at customer site and in-plant
Performance Management - Data Capturing and reporting, data analysis (daily, weekly and monthly delay per truck /trip /customer) and value identification
Manages and executes supply chain and transport related projects
Work independently the execution of multiple business plans and project while ensuring deadlines are met and data output is accurate and appropriate for the business. Must also be able to deal with ambiguity and make independent decisions about what data and approach is best for the task at hand.
Implement Supply Chain MOVE Model in alignment with the CO-SC
Management:
Ensure proper communication of actions, related decisions to all people concerned
Responsibilities include:
Interviewing, hiring under the control of the company policy, and training employees.
Planning, assigning, and directing work
Appraising performance
Resolving problems
Manage a continuous improvement plan and identify the “best practices” in and outside Lafarge group.
What We Are Looking For
Education & Experience:
Minimum of B.Sc Degree or HND, preferably in Business-related studies.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics operations, experience as a middle manager is an advantage
Experience of managing teams and external contractors
Technical Competencies:
Strong understanding of Logistics and its various functions as well as logistic process & scheduling.
Ability to interpret financial data and estimate costs (analytical skills)
Capability to drive Lafarge safety standards within logistics and transportation activities.
Behavioural Competencies:
Adherence to safety policies and regulations
Ability to manage change in a busy environment
Customer oriented
Operational mindset
Results oriented
Team management skills and working ability
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Continuous improvement
Willingness to be on call 24 hours per day in case of emergency (personal involvement and openness)