Head of Logistics and Warehousing at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Job Description

• The position of the Head of Logistics 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, from preparation to transportation to delivery

Duties / Responsibilities
Technical:

• Developing logistics control processes and understanding customer expectations of and needs from a product.
• Delivering the Local Logistics Target for Both In-Bound & Out-Bound for SAA Key Crops
• Develop and manage planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain.
• To Seamlessly manage the Export Documentation Requirement for SAA Key Export Crops
• Developing and Fostering Sustainable and Strategic Partnership with Key Transporters to get the best Local Haulage Cost Devising & Implementing the Warehousing & Procurement Quality Strategy for Saro Agro Allied
• To Manage the Warehousing Loss for SAA Key Crops within the Budgeted Parameters
• Driving the Warehousing, Offloading & Logistics Target on a Daily, Weekly & Monthly Basis
• Managing and Nurturing a Team of Warehousing, logistics Officers in Various Procurement & Export Locations for Sustained Biz Delivery
• 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 mitigate associated risks.
• Engage in cross-functional and cross-business unit interactions to ensure a dependable and efficient logistics management whilst mitigating mid-term supplier or customer constraints.
• Coordinate import and export processes and ensure compliances with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
• Analyze & interpret KPIs and operational trends 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 in compliance to DPS retention policy.
• Manage the daily operational processes and ensure compliances with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
• Answer inquiry on equipment and material availability, delivery times and status of orders so that inquiries are dealt with promptly and accurately.
• Ensure data integrity of all analytics and reports,
• Sourcing & onboarding acceptable HSPs with valid GIT covers
• Knowledgeable on issues related to commodity business such as (Soya beans, paddy rice, maize and their by-products)
• Planning & managing inbound/outbound deliveries
• Maintain an high level and professional relationship with collaborators that will aid in delivering planned strategy

Risk and Control:

• Ensure that identified risks in the company 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 technical problems responsibly and ensure adequate delivery time by associates, contract worker and customer.

Process Improvement:

• Will continuously ensure processes are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.

Reporting:

• Provides reports of functions on weekly and periodic basis as may be needed by the Top Management.

Others:

• Any other job that may be assigned by the MD.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc in Supply Chain Management, Science, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of Second Class Upper
• 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 and Warehousing Management and at least 7 Years in handling the logistics & Warehousing Management for Agro Commodities & Food mainly Edible Oil Industry
• Age: 32 - 39.

Competencies:

• Should be Heading the Supply chain Function for a Reputable Global Commodity & Food Company
• At least 2 years in the Leadership Position handling Logistics and warehousing Teams below
• Should have adequate Knowledge on the logistics Certification Standards.
• Should have adequate Knowledge on the Warehousing 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
• Must be checked on each aspects of Saro Core Values like Integrity, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement & Sense of Urgency
• Should be Tested towards comfort 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 to profitablyproduce and sell arable crop produce especially cassava roots based on projected costs and returns.