Head of Logistics at Saro Agro-Allied Ltd

Saro Agro-Allied Limited is a Consumer Driven Sustainable Agric. & Food Biz Company in Multi Seed Oil Crushing, Value Added Export and marketing of Branded Food products in Nigeria.

Job Position: Head of Logistics and Warehousing (HOLW)

Job Location: Makurdi, Benue

Job Description

1. The position of the Head of Logistics is a leadership and management position in the Company.
2. We require a hardworking, motivated and well-organised individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.
3. The jobholder will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of a company’s supply chain, from preparation to transportation to delivery

Job Responsibilities
Technical:

1. Developing logistics control processes and understanding customer expectations of and needs from a product.
2. Delivering the Local Logistics Target for Both In-Bound & Out-Bound for SAA Key Crops
3. Develop and manage planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain.
4. To Seamlessly manage the Export Documentation Requirement for SAA Key Export Crops
5. 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
6. To Manage the Warehousing Loss for SAA Key Crops within the Budgeted Parameters
7. Driving the Warehousing, Offloading & Logistics Target on a Daily, Weekly & Monthly Basis
8. Managing and Nurturing a Team of Warehousing, logistics Officers in Various Procurement & Export Locations for Sustained Biz Delivery
9. Manage end-to-end logistics process that capitalizes on risk mitigation opportunities and savings for the business.
10. Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks.
11. 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.
12. Coordinate import and export processes and ensure compliances with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
13. Analyze & interpret KPIs and operational trends to identify areas for improvement & develop corrective action plans,
14. Must have Good knowledge and relationship with Key Shipping Lines in Nigeria to get the best freight rates for the SAA Exports
15. Ensure accurate documentation process and record keeping in compliance to DPS retention policy.
16. Manage the daily operational processes and ensure compliances with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
17. Answer inquiry on equipment and material availability, delivery times and status of orders so that inquiries are dealt with promptly and accurately.
18. Ensure data integrity of all analytics and reports,
19. Sourcing & onboarding acceptable HSPs with valid GIT covers
20. Knowledgeable on issues related to commodity business such as (Soya beans, paddy rice, maize and their by-products)
21. Planning & managing inbound/outbound deliveries
22. 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

1. Minimum of HND / B.Sc in Supply Chain Management, Science, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline.
2. Minimum of Second Class Upper
3. MBA from an Institute of Repute
4. Shouldn’t be more than 40 years
5. Must have worked or working in a senior level in supply chain Position with Reputable Companies in Nigeria
6. Must have grown within Rank and File to rise to this position
7. Should have graduated from a well-known University in Nigeria
8. 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
9. Age: 32 – 39.

Competencies:

1. Should be Heading the Supply chain Function for a Reputable Global Commodity & Food Company
2. At least 2 years in the Leadership Position handling Logistics and warehousing Teams below
3. Should have adequate Knowledge on the logistics Certification Standards.
4. Should have adequate Knowledge on the Warehousing Certification Standards.
5. Should have meticulous approach and Good in adhering to Systems and Processes
6. Should be willing to travel to Up-Country in Nigeria to ensure System and Process Adherence
7. Must be checked on each aspects of Saro Core Values like Integrity, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement & Sense of Urgency
8. Should be Tested towards comfort of working in a Matrix Structure & Multicultural Team
9. Should be from a Family with Good Family Values, Ethics and God-Fearing Attitude
10. Must be Good in Networking and Key Stakeholder Management.
11. Good negotiation and analytical skills.
12. Experience in managing the human and material resources to profitably produce and sell arable crop produce especially cassava roots based on projected costs and returns.

Application Deadline
13th January, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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