BAT Nigeria is looking for a logistics execution manager to join our team in Ibadan.
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JOB TITLE: Logistics Execution Manager
SENIORITY LEVEL: Management
FUNCTION: Supply Chain – Logistics
REPORTS TO: Transport Service Centre Manager
SALARY RANGE: competitive
salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
LOCATION: Ibadan, Nigeria
ROLE POSITIONING AND
OBJECTIVES
The prime function of this
role is to be accountable for and manage all inbound, and outbound movement of
materials, finished goods and R&RS in the BATWAA network. Specifically the role
holder is responsible for executing, controlling and managing all
transportation (land, sea and air)within the scope of BATWAA Operations. This
includes all moves from suppliers of materials
to delivery of finished goods to customer.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE
FOR
- To be accountable for and manage all transportation in the BATWAA
network
- To provide tactical direction to the
transport suppliers to enable the delivery of significant savings in
transport spend
- To design and drive an efficient and
effective customer delivery scheme by having optimal balance of customer
service and transport costs in place.
- Participate in regular logistics reviews
and tendering processes for the Area to improve the logistics network and
cost base. Drive projects and continuous improvement initiatives to
achieve and report logistics cost savings.
- Manage the bond process and ensure the
bond facilities are well utilised within limits and the business is not
exposed to risk of demands by the government. Provide visibility and
good forecasts of bond requirements and cancellations.
- To be accountable for the supply of
finished/semi finished goods from Nigeria to various end markets and
factories ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements.
- Put in place an effective ordering system
to ensure OTIF arrival of goods at the ports and effective follow up of
import documentation to ensure OTIF arrival of documentation to minimise
total port waiting time.
- Drive a proactive culture of root cause
analysis, continuous improvement, openness and excellent customer service.
- To build change capability across the
local logistics community, the suppliers and logistics by demonstrating
awareness, listening and proactive change impact / risk management.
- To lead the engagement with all internal
and external bodies in all aspects of inbound Logistics execution.
- To ensure a culture of trust and
partnership/collaboration is always maintained with the 3PLs.
- Manage the 3PL service provider (DHL) to
ensure excellent relationship, service quality and performance as per
agreed service level and within costs.
- Monitor and report performance of the 3PL
providers and use the information for benchmarking the logistics process
against the best and other OPCO’s to improve performance.
- To ensure that the appropriate level of
insurance is in place for all WMS and leaf ‘goods in transit’ and that all
claims are processed effectively.
- Ensure all records are maintained and
provided as per BAT best practice and local regulations.
- To Execute and manage all customs
licences in relation to Customs and Excise, Excise factory and the
bonded warehouses to ensure they are always valid thus ensuring continuity
of the business.
- To ensure efficient fleet management and
transport plan is executed for the timely and safe receipts of materials
and tobacco products in the BATN premises.
- To ensure timely and accurate
communication of shipments and their corresponding documents through
regular tracking using GT Nexus or alternately. Liaise with Account
Handlers, suppliers, and other third parties to ensure availability of
documents for effective and efficient port clearance.
- To own the relationship with key internal
stakeholders: Finance, Insurance, Security, Planning team Account
handlers, Area Supply chain team, other BAT factories/GLT plants and the
regional logistics team.
- To ensure excellent relationship with the
following key external stakeholders: Customs, 3PLs, External Audit,
governmental agencies and Banks to ensure smooth and efficient logistics
operations and services.
- To identify opportunities to drive
integration of logistics solutions linking primary (from on-site factory
logistics up to 1st warehouse in the end market) and secondary (end market
distribution) to obtain further network visibility and network synergies.
- Develop an environment which seeks
continuous improvement and shares best practice ideas from within BATWAA,
the rest of BAT and externally.
- To benchmark supply chain transport
solutions and carrier capabilities against other internal (global scope)
and external FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) companies to identify key
areas of opportunities to enhance preferred logistics solutions,
methodologies, trends and processes.
- Continually review existing transport operations, develop inclusive
improvement plans and execute projects as appropriate to a required
business case.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
AND KNOWLEDGE
- A university graduate with at least 8 years experience in logistics
and especially transport functional expertise
- High level of supply chain knowledge with at least 2 years
experience managing others
- Detailed knowledge is required across a range of logistics
activities including; logistics best practice, transport and material
supply solutions, 3rd party and supplier management. An
appreciation of the additional requirements when moving tobacco products
and the additional security, excise and indirect tax implications is
preferable.
- Awareness of security and insurance
polices and practices
- High degree of systems, especially SAP,
knowledge
- Awareness of audit techniques and
methodology
- Awareness of Supply Chain Excellence
- Awareness of BCP and risk management
techniques
- Continuous improvement background and skill set
- Defining SLAs, processes, procedures and KPIs
- Influencing and leadership skills
- Good command of English (written and spoken)
About BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A
Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for
innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT:
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180
markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42
countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for
innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s
Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
Method
of Application
Interested and
qualified applicants should follow the link below to submit CV and application
letter.
Location:
Ibadan, Nigeria
Application
Deadline: Not Specified
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