Transport Associate at Food Concepts Plc

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transport Associate

Requisition ID: 2046
Location: Oregun, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• Ensure that stocks get to their destinations safely and in the most cost-effective way.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operational Supervision: Manage daily transportation activities.
• Safety & Compliance
• Fleet Management
• Team Leadership
• Cost Management
• Issue Resolution
• Documentation
• Sourcing for reliable 3PL
• Report on 3pl performance
• Accuracy and Quality: track invoicing billing and track damage loss on transit

Key Performance Indicators

• Targeted stock delivery time against actual stock delivery time.
• Targeted stock dispatch time against actual stock dispatch time.
• Fleet utilization rate.
• Timely submission of reports.
• Knowledge Requirements
• Knowledge of supply chain tracks
• Knowledge of cost management principles
• Knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures
• Knowledge of tracking vehicles 
• Knowledge of QSR/food industry trends/ practices 
• Knowledge of vehicle parts and maintenance procedures
• Knowledge of industry players and pitching of reliable 3PLS

Job Specifications

• Minimum of a BSc or HND in Business Administration or related discipline
• Possession of any relevant Certificate is Essential
• 3-4 years of experience in similar roles.
• Decision Expectations
• Supervises logistics/transportation in compliance with the company policies and vision.
• Maintain a standard of health, Safety, and hygiene.
• 100% Integrity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online