Head of Haulage at Matrix Energy Group

Matrix Energy Group is a rapidly growing indigenous and integrated Oil Marketing and Trading Company in Nigeria, which was incorporated November 25, 2004.

Over the years, Matrix Energy has grown from a modest supply and distributions operation to a fully integrated petroleum products marketing and trading company with clients and suppliers all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Haulage

Job Opening: IDMEL1179
Location: Warri, Delta
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Logistics
Postal Code: 23401

Job Description

• The Head of Haulage provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for the Haulage Business Unit.
• The role ensures operational efficiency, profitability, safety compliance, asset optimization, and continuous improvement across all haulage operations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategic business plans; aligning haulage operations with Group strategy; providing data‑driven insights; formulating cost‑reduction and operational improvement strategies; and overseeing end‑to‑end haulage operations.
• The role implements frameworks to optimize fleet performance, fuel management, route efficiency, and truck turnaround time.
• It champions automation initiatives and oversees preventive, corrective, and turnaround maintenance programs.
• Managing the business unit budget, implementing cost‑optimization initiatives, reducing losses, and establishing fraud‑prevention controls.
• The Head of Haulage leads compliance with operational permits, QHSE standards, safety training, and emergency response plans.
• The role provides leadership and mentorship to managers, drives high performance, updates SOPs and operational policies, manages haulage inventory, and coordinates chartering and 3PL operations.
• It also manages stakeholder relationships, represents the unit in leadership meetings, prepares business performance reports, and drives continuous improvement using analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Engineering, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred)
• 10–12 years experience in haulage, logistics, or fleet management, including at least 8 years in leadership
• Professional certifications (CILT, CILSCM) required
• Proven experience managing large‑scale fleet operations, especially in oil and gas or downstream
• Strong knowledge of logistics automation, route optimization, and asset management systems
• Strong leadership, analytical, financial management, and decision‑making capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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