Divisional Director at Dangote Cement Transport - Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Divisional Director

Location: Ibese, Ogun
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• Manages the Transport Logistics Function of Dangote Cement Transport, which encompasses the transportation of cement both domestically and internationally, along with inbound logistics. 
• This role involves overseeing and coordinating the logistics operations to ensure efficient and effective distribution of cement, facilitating cost-effective goods movement, and maintaining availability of products for customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall operations of DCT fleet in areas of truck assets, employees, finances, cash flow, locations, customer satisfaction and ensure alignment with the corporate strategy, goals, and objectives.
• Responsible to implement management strategies and tactics for improving operational efficiencies for inbound, and outbound logistics, while improving service levels and reducing cost.
• Responsible to oversee proper relationships with third party service providers within the supply chain (such as transporters, customers etc.) and ensure compliance with agreed service levels.
• Manage optimal planning and coordination for inbound & outbound materials logistics in DCT and ensure timely delivery of inbound & outbound materials to relevant intra-country DCT location (i.e., plant, depots, customers, etc.)
• Drive the outbound movement of products from the plant for delivery to customers and depots.
• Collaborate with relevant functions (such as Procurement, Production, and Sales & Marketing) to develop Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure adherence to agreed SLAs.
• Establish and monitor performance measurement systems for the transport operations and Advise management when trucks and equipment are due for appraisal for possible replacement
• Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios or product delivery disruption scenarios
• Oversee the optimal management and operations of DCT’s transportation infrastructure and assets.
• Ensure delivery service compliance with DCT’s policies and procedures for product transit or delivery.
• Responsible to ensure supervision of maintenance of all DCT trucks under your supervision and ensure adherence to minimum order requirement.
• Manage the human and material resources of the department to optimize performance and enhance output
• Assign detailed responsibilities to subordinates and supervise them to ensure timely delivery of high-quality results
• Motivate, guide and ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building of subordinates
• Review and authorize key expenditures/transactions of the Department in line with approved departmental budget and manual of authority
• Ensure periodic meetings to communicate goals/targets and agree work plans
• Prepare and agree career development plans (in conjunction with HR Department) and conduct periodic performance appraisals for departmental staff
• Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports to the Head, DCT Nigeria, on the activities of the department
• Act on behalf of; and perform any other duties assigned by the Head, DCT Nigeria

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or its equivalent in any discipline.
• Post graduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of twenty (20) years’ work experience with at least five (5) years’ experience in a senior management position.
• Professional qualification in transport, logistics operations/management, supply chain management, and/ or another related field is desirable.

Skills and Behaviours:

• In-depth understanding of the cement manufacturing industry in terms of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, legislation, etc.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the organisation’s product and service offerings.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles and methodologies of supply chain management.
• Very good knowledge of existing laws and regulations governing exportation, importation, and local transportation in Nigeria and DCT’s areas of operation
• Good understanding of the distribution and logistics network in Nigeria and DCT’s areas of operation
• Working knowledge of logistics HSE policies
• Ability to act independently and proactively, exercising maturity, resilience, and responsibility
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• High ethical standards.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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