Dangote Industries Zambia Ltd
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Head of Logistics

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Job Description

Description

To advise management on the most appropriate modes of transportation and supervision of Logistics activities to achieve best value for money and manage all Logistics processes of goods and services in accordance with laid down law and procedures.

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Provide direct supervision to the Logistics Team, including development of individual roles and responsibilities, definition of tasks, development and documentation of professional development plans, and conducting performance appraisals with supervisee.

Proposes, negotiates, and ensures the appropriate Logistics Service Levels to the business within the country, including cost/benefits objectives.

Responsible for execution of strategies of inbound and out bound routing plans and dynamic load planning using company assets and third-party common carriers.

Liaising and negotiating with suppliers and clearing agents as well as resolving all issues pertaining to imports and exports with ZRA.

Support other functions that work closely with the department such Sales scheduling, Procurement, Production materials requirements and Transport.

Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements resolving customer issues aligned with any service failures that may arise.

Coordinate with production facilities for accurate arrival of import of machines and spares to support production.

Participate in scheduled meetings as needed to stay abreast of company requirements and opportunities and appropriately keep all departments abreast of trends and changes in the logistics industry.

Following verification of satisfactory receipt of goods or services, submit timely and complete payment documentation to DCZL Finance staff.

Manage the reconciliations of all inbound and out bound materials, physical stocks with the ERP and present daily/monthly reports.

Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.

Ensure compliance of all regulatory requirements of rented depot facilities

Manage weighbridge operations.

Supervise, coach and train logistics workforce.

Manage all depot operations across the country.

Implement and adhere to DCZL financial, procurement and fraud management policies.

Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO/Country Head or other senior staff.

Requirements

Grade 12 School Certificate with at least 5 “0” level credits including English and Mathematics

Must have a Degree in Transport and Logistics

Masters degree will be added advantage in relevant field

Full Professional Membership.

Have not less than 5 years relevant experience in management position and 10 years progressive experience.

Must be a paid-up member of Transport & Logistics

Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Medical Insurance Cover

In-House Pension Scheme

Annual Production Bonus

Life Assurance