Chief Logistics Officer at CA Global

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Chief Logistics Officer to assume leadership and strategic responsibility for their organization's logistics operations, orchestrating comprehensive control and enhancement of product delivery to designated customers with increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for resource allocation, budgeting, coordination, management, and oversight of logistics operations, including trucking and transportation, to meet efficiency goals and customer expectations.
• Develop and execute strategies, processes, and cost-saving measures within operations.
• Monitor and report performance metrics, analyse data, and conduct audits to enable proactive risk management and planning.
• Identify areas for process enhancement and capitalize on opportunities for improvement.
• Supervise a team of terminal managers, logistics managers, fleet and tracking supervisors, and truck drivers.
• Manage and train the team to enhance efficiency and ensure the smooth execution of logistics operations.
• Optimize transportation activities, including route planning, equipment maintenance, and driver management, with a focus on reducing Turnaround Time (TAT) for each trip.
• Ensure a high availability rate of well-maintained trucks on the road and collaborate with vehicle maintenance for proactive servicing.
• Improve the efficiency of tire and other consumable usage.
• Guarantee the timely transport of containers and spare parts from ports/airports to designated sites.
• Maintain necessary liaisons and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Graduate with certifications in management and logistics.
• 15 - 20 years of relevant experience in similar industry (oil & gas) with ability to manage large teams and fleet.
• Well versed with roads, route planning and geography.
• Ability to lead and plan execution of sales delivery to various locations, on time and within budget.
• Previous experience in West Africa, and multicultural environment are essentials.