Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Regional Depot Operation Manager, North
The Depot Operations/Key Account Logistics Manager is responsible for working in conjunction with the logistics function to devise strategy and create solutions that will increase customer service levels and provide cost saving opportunities for the organization through effective Key Account logistics fleet deployment that would meet Group Safety Standard.
He is to focus on developing innovative solutions to some of the standard Key Account logistics fleet Operations management. - transport capacity optimization, transport scheduling etc.
He is also to ensure effective planning, coordination of all depot operations, and initiate/ implement the depot strategy for effective resources deployment with the aim of achieving effective stock management/depot profitability.
What You'll Be Doing
Facilitate the development of a robust health and safety procedure in partnership with the Head of Logistics & Health and safety Manager
Responsible for the provision of effective transport services to service Key Account customers and support i.e Flatbeds, Bulk Tanker etc for our Ashaka Plant
Responsible for all Key Account transport contracts performance to ensure full compliance with provisions by all parties
Ensure all Key Account fleet in the Operations transport comply strictly with the Group’s Health and Safety Provisions as contained in the Road Safety Advisories
Works with the Logistics Controller in monitoring in analyzing the performance of the contracted Key Account trucks with a view to achieve the projected savings of the full year transport cost
Develop relationship management strategies to manage existing drivers and transporters unions, key transporters, government agencies, traditional rulers and pressure groups most especially in communities where we have business operations and financial institutions supporting our Key Account logistics service providers.
Responsible for the development of relationships with key internal stake holders at Plant levels i.e Dispatch Managers, Plant Manager, Production Manager, Health and Safety manager’s, etc for effective management of Depot and Key Account Operations.
Coordinate all depot Operations to ensure good are received and despatched according to company policy and procedures
Initiate and implement depot strategy to guarantee effective human and resource management across the depots with the aim of ensuring the profitability of each depot
Liaise with Head of logistics on Network Design and evaluate siting of depots at strategic locations to serve as hubs/transit storage based on market share and product shelf presence
Work in conjunction with the Head of logistics initiate cement re distribution from the depots/hubs to ensure customers satisfaction and take opportunities of servicing emerging markets
Liaise with Head, customers service and sales to initiate replenish orders and create stock visibility across the depots
Coordinate all depot activities to ensure proper stock management and minimise stock out and damages while also ensure customers service at all times.
Who You'll Be Working With
Principal contacts:
Internal: Logistics, Health and safety, planning, customer service, sales, production, Dispatch, finance, Human resources
External: customers, transport companies and logistic providers, Transport Ministries and Government Agencies, NURTW, RTEA. etc
Requirements
What we are looking for:
Minimum of a B.Sc Degree in Engineering / Business discipline including some procurement / Admin functional experience
Professional certificate in Logistics/Supply chain management
A minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain or logistics,
Understanding of a cement inputs and production process will be an added advantage
Experience of managing teams and external contractor
Strong Commercial acumen, with excellent communication, influence
Technical competencies
Strong understanding of Logistics and sales functions as well as logistic process& scheduling procedures
Ability to interpret financial data and estimate costs (analytical skills)
Capability to drive Lafarge safety standards within logistics and transportation activities.
Behavioural competencies:
Adherence to safety policies and regulations
Ability to manage change in a busy environment
Customer oriented
Operational mindset
Results oriented
Team management skills and working ability
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Continuous improvement
Willingness to be on call 24 hours per day in case of emergency (personal involvement and openness)