Dispatch Manager (Agbara) at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

THE PURPOSE

We are looking for a Despatch Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the company's outbound logistics and transportation services are seamless, efficient, and effective.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to coordinate all loading activities in order to provide optimal service to our customers in the shortest amount of time and in the best possible condition.

THE JOB

• Ensure that logistics operations are in accordance with transportation laws and regulations.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and third-party vendors on local freight transportation issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Stay current on trends/updates affecting logistics operations and make appropriate recommendations to the Logistics Manager and Supply Chain Director.
• Coordinate all despatch processes to ensure a smooth truck pickup and efficient delivery of goods to customers.
• Ensure and monitor the prompt payment of Transporters' bills.
• Ensure easy retrieval of detailed and accurate records of all goods loaded.
• Lead and effectively manage the performance of subordinates/team members in order to achieve organizational objectives.
• Create, update, and implement the department's Standard Operating Procedure.
• Liaise with both internal and external auditors, as well as other relevant agencies, on logistics activities.
• Prepare and submit periodic activity reports to the Logistics Manager and Supply Chain Director.
• Ensure that the assigned work process complies with the requirements of the QMS/FSMS.
• Define and develop a transportation capacity planning support system for all categories across all regions.
• Define, develop, track, and measure logistics financial improvement plans and actions to reduce costs.
• Concentrate on the capacity and financial planning of third-party transporters for effective management and reporting.

THE PERSON MUST

• Be a good team player.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational and coordination abilities.

QUALIFICATION

• 5 ‘O’ level credits including Mathematics and English in not more than 2 sitting.
• Bachelor’s degree B.sc Social Sciences or any related field.
• A degree in Logistics is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years cognate experience