Saro Agro-Allied Limited is a Consumer Driven Sustainable Agric. & Food Biz Company in Multi Seed Oil Crushing, Value Added Exports, and marketing of Branded Food products in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Logistics
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Head of Logistics (HOL) position is a leadership and management position in the Company. We require a hardworking, motivated and well-organised individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.
- The jobholder will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of a company’s supply chain for both Raw Materials and Finished Goods.
Primary Responsibilities
Technical:
- Developing logistics control processes and ensuring the adherence of the same.
- Delivering the Logistics Target for both In-Bound & Out-Bound for SAA Key Crops
- Develop and manage Logistics and Supply Chain strategies to improve on the Key Delivery Parameters across the supply chain.
- To Seamlessly manage the Export Documentation Requirements for SAA Key Export Crops
- Developing and Fostering Sustainable and Strategic Partnership with Key Transporters to get the best Local Haulage Cost and Logistics Delivery Schedule as per the agreed timeline.
- Manage end-to-end logistics process that capitalizes on risk mitigation opportunities and savings for the business.
- Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and Plan to mitigate the associated risks.
- Engage in cross-functional and cross-business unit interactions to ensure a dependable and efficient logistics management.
- Coordinate import and export processes and ensure compliances with regulatory requirements to achieve JIT delivery.
- Analyse & interpret KPIs and operational aspects to identify areas for improvement & develop corrective action plans,
- Must have good knowledge and relationship with Key Shipping Lines in Nigeria to get the best freight rates for the SAA Exports
- Ensure accurate documentation process and record keeping.
- Manage the daily operational processes for Supply Chain and ensure compliances with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
- Ensure data integrity of all analytics and reports.
- Sourcing & onboarding acceptable HSPs with valid GIT covers within the agreed timeline.
- Knowledgeable on Supply Chain issues related to commodity business such as (Soya beans, paddy, maize and other targeted SAA Crops)
- Planning & managing inbound/outbound deliveries on a daily, weekly and Monthly basis
Risk and Control:
- Ensure that identified risks in the Supply Chain and Logistics operations are mitigated according to the plan.
- Ensures that issues of Logistics (inbound and outbound) are adequately planned for, and mitigations put in place before they occur.
- Provide the leadership that will ensure that subordinates provide solutions to the logistics and documentation problems responsibly and ensure adequate delivery time by associates, contract worker and vendors.
Process Improvement:
- Will continuously ensure processes are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.
Reporting:
- Provides reports of functions on daily, weekly, and periodic basis as may be needed by the Top Management.
Others:
- Any other job that may be assigned by the MD.
Qualifications / Expereince
- Minimum of a HND / B.Sc in Supply Chain Management, Science, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline.
- MBA from an Institute of Repute
- Shouldn’t be more than 40 years
- Must have worked or working in a senior level in supply chain Position with Reputable Companies in Nigeria
- Must have grown within Rank and File to rise to this position
- Should have graduated from a well-known University in Nigeria
- Minimum of 10 Years’ experience in Supply Chain Management and at least 7 Years in handling the Logistics Operation for Agri Commodities.
- Age: 32 - 40
Competencies Required:
- Should be Heading the Logistics and Supply Chain Function for a Reputable Global Commodity & Food Company
- At least 2 years in the Leadership Position handling Logistics & Supply Chain Function
- Should have adequate Knowledge on the logistics Certification Standards .
- Should have meticulous approach and Good in adhering to Systems and Processes
- Should be willing to travel to Up-Country in Nigeria to ensure System and Process Adherence
- Should display Saro Core Values like Integrity, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement & Sense of Urgency
- Should be comfortable of working in a Matrix Structure & Multicultural Team
- Should be from a Family with Good Family Values, Ethics and God-Fearing Attitude
- Must be Good in Networking and Key Stakeholder Management.
- Good negotiation and analytical skills.
- Experience in managing the human and material resources for cost optimization.
Application Closing Date
25th September, 2022.
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