Logistics Manager 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 lead and optimize end-to-end logistics operations across multiple production sites, warehouses, depots, and distribution channels, ensuring efficient transportation, inventory movement, customer deliveries, and cost-effective logistics performance while maintaining high service and safety standards.
THE JOBâ
Develop and execute logistics strategies to ensure the timely movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products across plants, depots, and customer locations.
Optimize truck utilization, route planning, fleet deployment, and transportation schedules to improve operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs.
Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations to ensure delivery targets and customer service levels are consistently achieved.
Source, evaluate, and manage transporters and haulage partners to ensure reliable and cost-effective transportation services nationwide.
Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning, Sales, Procurement, Production, and Finance teams to align distribution plans with business and customer requirements.
Monitor logistics KPIs including OTIF, truck utilization, freight cost per ton, delivery lead time, vehicle turnaround time, and cost-to-serve metrics.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement contingency plans to mitigate logistics disruptions and supply chain risks.
THE PERSON MUST â
Demonstrate strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external logistics partners.
Possess extensive knowledge of transportation, distribution, fleet management, supply chain planning, and logistics operations.
Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency.
QUALIFICATION
HND/Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
EXPERIENCEâ
Minimum of 10 years' experience in Logistics, Transportation, Warehouse, or Supply Chain Management.