About the Role
The Dangote Group, Africa's leading diversified business conglomerate, is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Sales Logistics to join our dynamic team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between sales operations and supply chain execution, ensuring that our world-class products reach customers efficiently, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will spearhead initiatives to optimize our extensive transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks while driving market expansion.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate closely with commercial teams to forecast demand accurately and ensure inventory availability aligns seamlessly with ambitious sales targets.
- Develop and implement robust logistics strategies to support continuous market expansion across Nigeria and the wider West African region.
- Oversee end-to-end order processing, shipping operations, and delivery timelines to maintain exceptionally high customer satisfaction scores and service levels.
- Act as the primary operational bridge between sales, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing to swiftly resolve delivery bottlenecks.
- Drive cost optimization by reducing overall logistics expenditures without compromising service quality, while actively monitoring key performance indicators.
- Manage strategic relationships with third-party logistics providers, transporters, and key distributors to guarantee seamless operational execution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- A relevant Master’s degree or an MBA will be considered a distinct professional advantage.
- Possession of recognized professional certifications such as CILT, APICS/CSCP, or PMP is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated progressive experience of 8 to 15 years in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or sales operations management within a large-scale manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Exceptional leadership capabilities, advanced data analysis and forecasting skills, and profound commercial awareness.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards and your level of expertise.
- Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement within a multi-billion Naira conglomerate.
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment that rewards innovation, cost leadership, and operational excellence.