Head, Logistics Services at Stresert Services Limited

Stresert Services Limited – Our client is a downstream Oil and Gas organization. Their operations include Petroleum, Haulage/Distribution, Product Storage and Retail Sales of products which includes Petrol (PMS), Diesel (AGO) and Kerosene (DPK).

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Logistics Services

Job ref: R-HLS319
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

To direct, manage and coordinate the organization’s Logistics business in line with agreed Group targets and strategic objectives.
To initiate, maintain and grow customer relationships and oversee the implementation of superior petroleum product distribution / delivery standards within the Logistics business.

Duties and Responsibilities

Engages with Executive Management to develop the Logistics strategic objectives, goals and targets in line with the Group strategy
Communicates the strategy within the Logistics business and leads its execution
Prepares the annual budgets and monitors performance to ensure that variances are avoided or minimised
Allocates required resources and approves requisitions in line with the budgets and laid down controls
Drives the development and cultivation of positive business relationships with the organization’s customers and vendors; directs pricing and performance reviews in order to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities and to manage costs
Establishes procedures and practice standards for the dispatching, routing, and tracking of petroleum products transportation in line with relevant Group standards and local, government and international regulations
Engages with relevant internal colleagues and establishes and implements documentation standards, procedures and tools for shipments and transportation
Establishes and implements measures to monitor and report delays or variances in inbound/outbound deliveries to the appropriate parties
Conducts periodic checks and inspection on the fleet of trucks to ascertain road worthiness
Oversees the fleet maintenance and replacement planning process, advises management as appropriate
Reviews periodic reports on all Logistics related transactions
Oversees and monitors operational and service performance against targets and reports to management at agreed intervals
Participates in the recruitment of Logistics employees e.g. Truck Drivers
Oversees and directs the consistent enforcement of applicable environmental, health, safety, and other regulatory rules and regulations in the Logistics business.

Qualifications
Required:

Minimum of 10 years working experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in logistics, supply chain management and transportation of petroleum products
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./HND) in Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Administration or Humanities

Desirable:

MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline is an advantage
Professional certification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Skills and Competencies
Skills:

Logistics and Distribution management including truck management
Industry and business knowledge including imports and exports
Knowledge of transport / trucking operations
Delivery route planning
Risk management
Demand Management and Forecasting and use of Logistics Application Support Tools
Knowledge of applicable transport/driving/traffic/safety regulations – local or international.

Competencies:

Leadership and people management skills
Problem solving and decision making
Stakeholder Management
Negotiation
Planning and organising
Communication.

Key Performance Metrics
Logistics Management:

Process turnaround time for delivery of petroleum products
Total percentage of on time delivery within a financial year
Frequency of truck unavailability for container delivery
Frequency of truck accidents, break downs and cargo theft
Efficiency of the organizations owned and 3rd party trucks based on cost and profitability

Cost Management and Revenue Generation: