Assistant Dispatch Manager at Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Dispatch Manager

Location: Iganmu, Lagos

Purpose

• To coordinate and oversee loading and dispatch activities, ensuring timely and efficient operations in line with standard procedures, while optimizing delivery planning to prevent customer stockouts and maintain seamless logistics operations.

The Job

• Coordinate loading and dispatch activities in accordance with standard processes and procedures.
• Monitor customer schedules and proactively plan deliveries to prevent stockouts.
• Supervise and manage the dispatch team to ensure operational efficiency and prevent errors.
• Engage and coordinate with registered transporters for effective truck allocation and fleet utilization.
• Minimize internal and external demurrage through efficient scheduling and planning.
• Prepare and submit daily delivery loadout reports for tracking and analysis.
• Communicate delivery schedules to corporate customers, dealers, and the sales team.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations in all dispatch operations.
• Monitor dispatch performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to improve productivity and efficiency.

Qualification

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3–5 years’ experience in logistics, dispatch, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing is an added advantage.

The Person Must:

• Possess strong leadership and team management skills.
• Have sound knowledge of logistics and dispatch operations.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and planning ability.
• Have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Be confident, assertive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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