Logistics Manager

Date: 27 May 2025

Country: Nigeria

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.
Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the person would be to handle all logistics operations across Ilorin feed mill & Soy crush plant.

Point to Point Soymeal Evacuation up to 300,000mt annually from Soy Plant with:
- 40% of the transportation to Ilorin feed mill.
- 30% transportation to Kaduna feed mill
Finished Goods Evacuation from Ilorin Feed mill ~1500Mt daily.
- Developing good 3rd party dedicated vendors.
- Maximizing utilization of incoming RM trucks
Finished Goods Evacuation from Kaduna Feed mill ~1500Mt daily
Freight Cost Optimization
Maintaining desired Service Levels for evacuation.
Managing Upcountry Warehouses and efficiently utilizing them in a Hub Spoke model to improve service levels for our customers.

Key Deliverables

Daily Evacuation Vols : Lead and manage the Daily Evacuation Vols for Ilorin Feed mill & Soy Plant in Ilorin.Also oversee the Kaduna FG evacuation (remotely with occasional visits)
Freight Cost Optimization : Ensure optimum freight costs while delivering expected Service Levels.
Maintaining Best in Class Service Levels : Maintaining best in class services levels to customers with timely loading, adherence to TAT and secured supplies of goods.
Managing Upcountry Warehouses : Manage Ibadan, Lagos, PHC, Abuja, Asaba WH’s in ensuring optimal utilization and services levels with minimal costs.
Data Management and Reporting : Collect, analyze, and report data related to evacuation.

Strategic Effectiveness

Should be a logistics expert with at least 8-10 years of experience primarily managing large-scale evacuation operations through the 3rd party fleet.
Should have a good network of transportation vendors operating in SW and SSE region. (in case of Nigerian candidate only)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate with multiple cross functional stakeholders both internal & external.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others

Requirements

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree. Preference for candidates with Post-graduate in Logistics Management or any other relevant course related to Logistics.
Must have: At least 8-10 years of experience primarily managing large-scale evacuation operations through the 3rd party fleet.

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.