Logistics and Distribution Intern at Cam Dairy Foods Limited

Responsibilities:

• Use technology tools, software and data to manage and oversee quality, fuel levels, vehicle journeys, and transport and maintenance costs.
• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure all daily/weekly/monthly reporting and tasks are completed and accurate
• Should be able to drive to execute designated tasks
• Implement standard operating procedures for all fleet operations.
• Participate in driver recruitment.
• Ensure all daily/weekly/monthly reporting and tasks are completed and accurate
• Manage daily fleet operations and ensure all systems, equipment and relevant infrastructure run optimally.
• Ensure routine maintenance activities and process audits are carried out across
• Câm’s fleet to prevent failures and near zero downtime.
• Respond rapidly and efficiently to and resolve vehicle breakdowns and incidents
• Where repairs are required, diagnose vehicle failures and ensure the restoration of faulty or damaged vehicles to optimal condition in a cost efficient manner.
• Support the Head of LDM in increasing operational efficiency by analysing data and information and proffering solutions.
• Understand the needs of all departments, including Field Operations, Factory
• Operations and Sales & Marketing, and support them in achieving their goals.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations at federal and state levels, including the completion of statutory registrations and acquisition of permits.
• Implement and monitor health and safety procedures and road safety protocols.
• Supervise other technical staff engaged from time to time
• Procure, test, and commission specialist components, fixtures or fittings
• Identify and manage suppliers and vendors, and implement competitive selection processes to optimise cost and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time

Skills & Attributes:

• You are a multifunctional, results-driven person, a collaborator and culture builder - able to identify, take advantage of, and build on the right opportunities.
• You have excellent analytical skills and use data-driven decision-making to ensure successful performance.
• You drive new initiatives, embrace and push for change, and are not afraid to try something new.
• You are a facilitator, you listen intently, resolve conflicts effectively, integrate feedback and create an environment where everyone feels comfortable to speak up and develop ideas together.
• You learn quickly, can operate with high autonomy, and are willing to make a deep and focused commitment to growing the business.
• You are a strategic problem solver who is also comfortable at identifying quick tactical wins when needed
• You are Ready to Get Stuff Done (GSD): if something’s not happening fast enough, your gut instinct should be to pick up the phone, pound on doors, take a road trip or jump on flights, and relentlessly pursue your goal until it’s done.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytic, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing dispersed teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and collaborative tools such as GSuite and Slack
• Languages: Fluency in English and Hausa (other languages a plus)
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations