Our Client is a prominent player in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry, the company’s operations span across major businesses in the Oil and Gas value chain. It currently requires a commercially astute MD/CEO to lead its downstream Logistics Services.

To direct, manage and coordinate the Logistics business in line with agreed corporate targets and strategic objectives.

To initiate, maintain and grow customer relationships and oversee the implementation of efficient petroleum product distribution / delivery standards within the Logistics business.

Responsible for annual Operations Planning / Budgeting and driving achievement of set targets

Works with heads of departments to define strategic direction and ensures alignment

Engages with the Board 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

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 customers and vendors; directs pricing and performance reviews to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities and to manage costs

Responsible for aggressively growing the 3rd party business operations

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

Establishes and implements measures to monitor and report delays or variances in inbound/outbound deliveries to the appropriate parties

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

Oversees and directs the consistent enforcement of applicable environmental, health, safety, and other regulatory rules and regulations in the Logistics business

Present monthly Operations Report to the Board, on the operational state of all aspects of Logistics Operations, financial performance and relevant recommendations.

Develop, review and ensure compliance with standard operating practices and quality control standards

Implement training programs for employee development and ensuring adequate back-up for key positions.

Engage with the communities, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders operations to ensure smooth running of operation

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./HND) in Engineering, Sciences, Accounting, Finance, Administration or Humanities

Minimum of 12-15 years working experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in logistics, supply chain management and transportation of petroleum products

Desirable:

MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline is an advantage

Professional certification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Pay is competitive