Logistics Manager (Bulk Commodities) at PZ Cusson Nigeria in Kogi

Logistics Manager (Bulk Commodities) at PZ Cusson Nigeria in Kogi

Full-Time
Nov 2, 2012
Industry FMCG
Specialization Engineering and Administration & Office Support
Required Experience 5 - 7 years
Application Deadline Nov 16, 2012

Job Description

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc is part of a large Group of multinational companies that is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of household goods. Our company brands are household names and leaders in various segments of the market. We are currently recruiting for the Position of Logistics Manager. 

Job Summary
This role exists to ensure the smooth operation of receipt, storage and delivery of bulk commodities for all SBUs in Nigeria. The role performed well will mitigate/avoid significant financial losses to the business, whether from demurrage payments for delayed ships or Inventory losses on storage/distribution as well as supporting the smooth operation of our factories and servicing our external customers. 

Responsibilities:
Ensure all operations are run in a safe manner to protect people, assets, cargo and environment. Develop effective systems for managing safety, quality and environmental impact. (ISO14000, ISO 18000 etc – timings & scope TBC)Develop and Manage effective tank farm operations at PH, Tin Can & Ikorodu to minimize losses (0.2%), stock variances and quality issues.Develop and implement tanker transport operations to support the requirements of the new PZ Wilmar Palm Oil refinery at Ikorodu at agreed service levels at optimal cost. Manage tanker transport operations to support soap factory at Aba and Detergents factory at Ikorodu at agreed service levels and optimal cost. Manage Port operations to ensure smooth customs clearance, effective berthing and discharge of cargos to ensure minimum demurrage charges, berthing charges and clearance costs. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with port authorities, regulatory agencies, ships agents, terminal operators and local communities in which we operate. Develop and agree Service Level Agreements and annual joint business plans with Customer SBUs and ensure delivery within agreed parameters for cost and service. This will include monthly KPI reporting.Develop Strong operations team to ensure continuous improvements and effective round the clock operations. Including clear roles and responsibilities, developments and succession plans.Work with colleagues in Materials Management, factory operations and key supplier to ensure optimization of End to End supply chain. Work with CIL / PZW to ensure shipments are effectively planned and executed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

B.Eng. degree with significant operations experience (5 years) managing high volume, high value bulk commodities Logistics. E.g. Petroleum, Palm Oil.Experience of managing Bulk Tanker transport operations, Tank farm Operations and receiving bulk vessels essential. Experience of establishing new start up operation desirable. Experience of handling bulk food grade materials (E.g. for brewery or flour mill) desirable.  A CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE,ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING,DRIVE and ONENESS 

Go to http://www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies to apply