Dispatch Manager

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading food company in Africa providing high-quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world-class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta, and Golden Noodles. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best-known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries, and consumers in Nigeria.
We are recruiting for the position below:

Job Title: Dispatch Manager

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Purpose

• To oversee and manage dispatch operations, ensuring the timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of goods while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.
  The Job​
• Supervise and coordinate daily dispatch operations to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of goods.
• Monitor vehicle movements and optimize route planning to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate dispatch personnel to drive productivity and performance.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless dispatch activities.
• Analyze dispatch performance data and prepare reports to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve delivery issues, operational delays, and customer complaints in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records, vehicle logs, fuel consumption records, and operational documentation.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives to improve fleet utilization and reduce transportation costs.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and utilization to minimize downtime and ensure operational readiness.
  The Person Must​
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills.
• Possess excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Have strong analytical skills with the ability to optimize routes and control operational costs.
• Be proficient in logistics, fleet, and dispatch management systems with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
  Qualification
• HND / bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  Experience:​
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Dispatch, Logistics, or Transportation Management.
• Experience within the FMCG, Manufacturing, or Transport industry will be an added advantage.
  Application Closing Date
  Not Specified.
  How to Apply
  Interested and qualified candidates should:
  Click here to apply online