Phillips Consulting - Our Client is a leading diversified business conglomerate in Africa with a reputation for excellent business practices and product quality. As part of a remodeling exercise, Dangote is seeking to recruit astute and qualified candidates to fill vacancies for its new Corporate Centre.
Job Title: Head, Logistics & Courier Services
Ref No: DGT-PCL-HLCS
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Position Description
Strategy & Planning
- Lead strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, productivity, and service delivery ; provide strategic direction for all logistics and courier services
- Develop strategy, business plan and budget for the logistics and courier services business to drive growth and the achievement of defined goals; cascade it down to quarterly/monthly plans
- Keep abreast of economic, industry, market, competition and regulatory trends, ascertain their (potential) impact on the business and take appropriate action to strengthen the company’s position ; gather and leverage business intelligence
Business Development & Management
- Lead business development; prospect for and identify new business opportunities including new products/service offerings
- Lead negotiation of transactions, contracts and business deals ; oversee and ensure effective contract management
- Drive the growth of the logistics and courier services business across all dimensions including sales, market share and profitability
- Drive the implementation of the strategy and business plan towards the achievement of set targets and goals
- Develop and drive the implementation of a continuous improvement plan
- Manage the budget and business to achieve set targets whilst improving operations and service standards; manage and ensure cost optimization
- Define and maintain key performance metrics
- Track and monitor business performance; implement corrective actions or interventions where required
- Identify and manage business, operational and related risks
- Provide periodic and ad-hoc report as required to support management decision making
Operational Oversight
- Develop and drive the implementation of policies, procedures, processes and standards to improve operational efficiency and service delivery
- Monitor and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements in business operations
- Provide technical support and expertise for the business to enhance operational effectiveness
- Ensure optimization of company assets
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Build and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders towards the achievement of business goals
- Facilitate the establishment of strategic partnerships and collaborations to strenghten busines performance
Team Leadership and Management
- Direct and oversee the activities of departments and teams
- Provide leadership and developmental support
- Coach, mentor and manage performance
Person Specification
Qualification
- First degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management/Administration or any other relevant discipline
- MBA or related advanced degree is preferred
- Relevant professional certification would be added advantage
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Understanding of Courier Services and Logistics business, and the local operating environment
- Strategic Planning & Management
- Business Development & Management
- Financial Acumen
- Analytical, decision making and problem solving skills
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Leadership skills, including people development and management and team building
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Experience
- 8+ years logistics and courier management experience, with a minimum of 4 years leadership and management experience
- A proven track record of successful business management including developing and implementing strategies and driving growth
Personal Attributes
- Result-driven; self assured; inspiring leader; innovative and adaptive; politically savvy
Physical and Other Requirements
- Occasional travel may be required
Application Closing Date
11th March, 2014
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
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