Job Vacancy at PZ Cussons Nigeria for Head of Logistics- PZ Wilmar

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century. No other consumer goods company possesses our heritage in Nigeria or understands its customers better than we do. Our approach to Nigeria, our customers, our consumers and to our business is designed to sustain us far into the future.

We recruit, develop and retain a great team of people who are aligned with our values and who can drive our plans for growth. Our aim is to create a high performance culture offering career experiences and development. We work together as a true meritocracy where leadership is determined by talent.

PZ Cussons Nigeria is recruiting Head of Logistics- PZ Wilmar

Job Title: Head of Logistics

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role:   Head of Logistics

The successful candidates will be required to:

• Lead the S&OP process.


• Plan site operations to deliver outstanding service and optimize inventory.


• Manage Inbound and Outbound logistics.


• Ensure inventory management.


• Develop and implement Customer Service Excellence and Strategy.


• Manage relationship with the Logistics Service Providers.


• Plan all sites operations and resources to deliver outstanding everyday service to customers: Line scheduling, materials planning/call off.


• Implement stock plans to achieve stock targets on materials and finished goods.


• Implement site run strategies aiming best asset and service utilization based on dynamic demand signals.


• Drive transportation Planning.


• Manage Third Party Logistics (3PL).


• Ensure Quality management in Warehousing and Distribution.

The Person:

The right candidates must: 

• Possess a B.Sc. in a science related discipline, engineering or any other numeric discipline (Possession of MBA will be an added advantage).


• Possess eight to ten (8-10) years work experience in production process.


• Have detailed knowledge of the production planning and purchasing process, together with the understanding of company’s portfolio of materials.


•  Be familiar with stock control techniques and issues.


• Have sound knowledge of MRPII techniques and systems.


• Have good knowledge of MFG.PRO applicationic.


• Possess good experience in Supply chain management, planning, and customer service.

Closing date: 30 October 2011

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted