Assistant Dispatch Manager (Iganmu) Golden Penny Foods at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.
PURPOSE

To coordinate and oversee loading and dispatch activities, ensuring timely and efficient operations in line with standard procedures, while optimizing delivery planning to prevent customer stockouts and maintain seamless logistics operations.

THE JOB

Coordinate loading and dispatch activities in accordance with standard processes and procedures.
Monitor customer schedules and proactively plan deliveries to prevent stockouts.
Supervise and manage the dispatch team to ensure operational efficiency and prevent errors.
Engage and coordinate with registered transporters for effective truck allocation and fleet utilization.
Minimize internal and external demurrage through efficient scheduling and planning.
Prepare and submit daily delivery loadout reports for tracking and analysis.
Communicate delivery schedules to corporate customers, dealers, and the sales team.
Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations in all dispatch operations.
Monitor dispatch performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Train, coach, and develop team members to improve productivity and efficiency.

THE PERSON MUST

Possess strong leadership and team management skills.
Have sound knowledge of logistics and dispatch operations.
Demonstrate strong organizational and planning ability.
Have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Communicate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Be confident, assertive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
Be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATION

HND/bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in logistics, dispatch, or supply chain operations.
Experience in FMCG or manufacturing is an added advantage.