Group Head Supply Chain

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  
• MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
  
• Membership of a recognized professional body such as MCIPS/FCIPS, APICS, CILT, NIPSM, PMP is a strong advantage.
  
• Minimum of 18 years’ senior management experience, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, or complex industrial environments.
  
• Experience within large, multi‑site operations with significant local and international supply chain exposure.
  

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Provide strategic direction and governance oversight for all Group supply chain activities across Apapa Refinery Operations, Numan Operations, and Backward Integration Projects.
  
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that improve cost efficiency, service levels, resilience, and competitiveness while upholding the highest ethical standards.
  
• Drive rapid transformation and continuous improvement in supply chain systems, processes, and controls.
  

Procurement & Materials Management

• Ensure timely and cost‑effective sourcing, custody, and availability of raw materials, packaging materials, spares, lubricants, and other critical inputs.
  
• Oversee contract management, claims administration, and closure of Purchase Orders and contracts in line with agreed timelines and compliance standards.
  
• Ensure effective local content administration across projects and operations.
  

Performance Management & Optimization

• Establish supply chain KPIs, dashboards, reporting frameworks, and cost‑monitoring systems across all operations.
  
• Monitor performance against targets and drive prompt corrective actions to address deviations.
  
• Implement digital tools, ERP solutions, and data analytics to enhance visibility, planning, and decision‑making.
  

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Support annual business plans, budgets, and Technical Work Programs with robust supply chain inputs.
  
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards including QMS, FSMS, FSSC, OHSAS, and other applicable management systems.
  
• Drive year‑on‑year reduction in Lost Time Incidents (LTIs) across all SCM units, targeting continuous improvement of 50% and above.
  
• Lead supply chain risk management, business continuity planning, and mitigation strategies.
  

People Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide strong leadership to Procurement and Materials Management teams across all locations.
  
• Coach, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams through structured training, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
  
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance collaboration, service delivery, and value creation.
  

Financial Management

• Prepare, manage, and control the Supply Chain Department’s annual budget.
  
• Drive cost savings, working capital optimization, and value‑for‑money outcomes across procurement and logistics activities.