Head - Warehouse & Logistics Management at Airtel

About the Role

• The purpose of the job is to lead and optimize end-to-end warehousing, logistics, customs clearance, inventory, and asset management operations, ensuring the timely availability of CAPEX and OPEX materials to support network deployment, commercial operations, and business growth objectives.
• The role is responsible for driving inventory efficiency, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, warehouse governance, and continuous process improvement across the supply chain network

Responsibilities
Optimized inventory & Asset Utilization- Accurate inventory, optimized asset utilization, minimal ageing, obsolete, and excess stock:

• Lead warehouse and inventory management across all locations. 
• Maintain inventory accuracy, visibility, and control. 
• Optimize warehouse capacity and material handling processes. 
• Manage CWIP, aged inventory, and asset lifecycle performance. 
• Drive inventory utilization and working capital efficiency.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement- Efficient, standardized, and high-performing warehousing and logistics operations:

• Ensure timely processing of warehouse transactions and material movements. 
• Manage repair, return, and recovery processes. 
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs and service levels. 
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and productivity initiatives. 
• Lead supply chain optimization projects.

Logistics & Material Availability - Timely availability and delivery of materials, devices, and SIMs to support business and network requirements:

• Lead nationwide logistics and distribution operations. 
• Ensure material availability across all locations. 
• Oversee demand planning, replenishment, and inventory deployment. 
• Optimize transportation performance and service levels. 
• Support business growth through effective supply chain execution.

Compliance, Governance & Customs Management -Full regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and effective customs management with minimal business risk:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. 
• Lead customs clearance and import management activities. 
• Maintain robust inventory and asset control frameworks. 
• Oversee inventory verification and audit remediation processes. 
• Minimize customs-related delays, costs, and compliance risks.

Cost & Partner Performance Management - Cost-efficient operations supported by high-performing vendor partnerships and effective stakeholder collaboration:

• Optimize warehousing, logistics, and inventory management costs. 
• Manage logistics, warehouse, and customs service providers. 
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs. 
• Support contract management and commercial negotiations. 
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve supply chain performance.

Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration,  Engineering, or any Numerical Sciences
• Member CIPS or Transport & Logistic Qualifications is an added advantage 
• Masters would be preferred additional qualification

Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical Skills:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in warehousing, logistics, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multiple warehouse locations and logistics operations.
• Experience in telecommunications, technology, FMCG, manufacturing, or large-scale distribution environments preferred.
• Ability to innovate and deliver value to business at multiple levels will play an important role 
• Ability to manage large scale with a very wide geographical scope across Nigeria
• Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to deliver business solution