Head of Logistics and Distribution at Cam Dairy Foods Limited

Role summary

• In this role, you will work closely with the CEO/COO to grow this function. You are responsible for planning, organising and managing the storage and distribution of products and goods, which includes transportation, warehousing and inventory management. You make sure that the right products are delivered to the right location at an optimal cost and at the right time. Understanding Câm’s supply chain is important as it allows you to coordinate effectively with our Field, Operations, Sales and Growth & Marketing teams.
• You will also be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles run smoothly and reliably. You will be tasked with overseeing the maintenance and repair of all vehicles to ensure zero downtime.

Responsibilities

• Use technology tools and software to manage quality, stock levels, delivery journeys and times, temperature conditions, geolocation, transport and maintenance costs
• Use associated information systems to coordinate and control order cycles
• Set and track metrics and KPIs, and use data to analyse performance and plan improvements
• Hire and manage team members to support the growth of the team
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
• Increase efficiency by analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions
• Understand and work with Field Operations, Operations & Maintenance, Sales and Growth & Marketing teams to achieve organisational goals.
• Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of laws and regulations (federal and state levels), fuel costs and environmental impact
• Implement health and safety procedures
• Establish and implement SOPs and departmental policies
• Procure, test, and commission specialist components, fixtures, or fittings
• Develop and manage the department’s budget
• Play an active role in helping the organisation set up and execute preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, or any other preferred maintenance programmes
• Supervise, motivate, coach and train all team members
• Plan and manage special projects to execution
• Work on and implement new supply chain strategies with multi-functional teams
• Map and plan vehicle routes and coordinate drivers, vehicles, loads and journeys
• Manage procurement of equipment, vehicles and temperature-controlled logistics technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in related field
• Familiarity with all aspects of logistics and distribution operations, including procurement, inventory management, supply chain operations, warehousing and transportation
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytic, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing dispersed teams
• Project management qualification is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in GSuite, Microsoft Office and collaborative tools such as Slack
• Languages: Fluency in English and Hausa (other languages a plus).

Skills & Attributes:

• You are a multifunctional, results-driven leader, manager, collaborator, and culture builder - able to identify, take advantage of, and build on the right opportunities.
• You have the ability to synthesise knowledge, trends, dynamics, and best practices from a range of geographies and industries, and use these to create systems and processes that enable the organisation to capture growth opportunities and become more competitive and profitable.
• You have excellent analytical skills and use data-driven decision-making to ensure successful performance.
• You drive new initiatives, embrace and push for change, and are not afraid to try something new.
• You are a facilitator, you listen intently, resolve conflicts effectively, integrate feedback and create an environment where everyone feels comfortable to speak up and develop ideas together.
• You learn quickly, can operate with high autonomy, and are willing to make a deep and focused commitment to growing the business.
• You are Ready to Get Stuff Done (GSD) at a high level. If something’s not happening fast enough, your gut instinct should be to pick up the phone, pound on doors, take a road trip or jump on flights, and relentlessly pursue your goal until it’s done.