Team Lead, Logistics at Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company

Job Summary
As a key member of the Logistics team and reporting into the Chief Corporate Services Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and expertise for the full scope of the Logistics function for the organisation.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

•     The Team Lead, Logistics will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
•     Prioritises tasks, time and workload to efficiently meet objectives. Takes into account relevant constraints. Monitors progress, takes the initiative to adjust plans and performs multiple task when appropriate.
•     Identifies problems and takes responsibility for solving them. Identifies, analyses and interprets the critical information relevant to the problem. Develops and tests solutions that are pragmatic and sustainable.
•     Has the ability to perform effectively, despite time pressures and changing circumstance. Overcomes setbacks, disappointments or opposition and remains solution-focused, tactful and diplomatic.
•     By understanding customers’ needs, create and delivers quality and accurate work which enhances the reputation of the department and the wider organisation.
•     Works in collaboration with team members to achieve shared goals. Encourages and support team contributions, and facilitates the team’s effective performance.

Competency and Skill Requirements

•     Experience in a multinational environment is desirable
•     Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization and multicultural/international environments.
•     Credible track record of delivering impactful results/solutions in a complex, fast paced work environment
•     Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in a matrix team environment.
•     Ability to handle multiple priorities and initiate, lead and manage change.
•     Project management, facilitation and complex problem-solving skills.
•     High energy level, driven with positive enthusiasm and a pragmatic approach.
•     Fluency in English (oral and written) required.

Experience and Minimum Requirements

•     First degree or HND in the numerate or technical related field.
•     Leadership experience in a start-up/entrepreneurial organization
•     Minimum 5 years cognate experience