Logistics Assistant – 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
Support logistics and dispatch operations by coordinating shipments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely delivery of goods in compliance with company policies and procedures.

THE JOB

Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
Track shipments and provide updates to stakeholders on delivery status while resolving delays where necessary.
Prepare and maintain logistics documentation including invoices, shipping records, and inventory reports.
Liaise with transporters, warehouse teams, and suppliers to ensure efficient logistics operations.
Monitor inventory levels and assist with stock reconciliation to prevent discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards in logistics operations.
Support the logistics team in resolving transportation issues and optimizing delivery routes.
Verify shipment details and reconcile discrepancies with suppliers and transporters.
Maintain proper filing and documentation of logistics records and reports.
Assist in preparing logistics performance reports on efficiency, costs, and operational improvements.

THE PERSON MUST

Demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Possess good problem-solving ability to address logistics and transportation challenges.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Have strong attention to detail in managing logistics documentation.
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATION

Strictly OND qualification holders in a related field.

EXPERIENCE

1–3 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or dispatch operations.
Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments will be an added advantage.