Dispatch Executive at Lafarge Africa Plc

Job Summary:

The Dispatch Executive is responsible for all dispatch operations during the shift. (S)he will focus on managing a set of teams – Dispatch Assistants in the delivery of set dispatch objectives and standards.

Responsibilities:

Implementation:

• Responsibility for the dispatch operations
• Ensure HODIM & SAP operations and related problems are handled on time or forwarded to appropriate quarters
• Dispatch Operations:
• Interact with internal customers to increase efficiency

Dispatch Operations:

• Interact with internal customers to increase efficiency
• Track and report KPI related to dispatch
• Serve as liaison with all internal customers ( Packing plant , Security and Sales ) for daily shift operational activities .
• Prints out assigned dispatch documents
• Monitors implementation of dispatch plan/schedule and reports deviation
• Manage all dispatch operations, Staff to include, Dispatch Executive, and Dispatch Assistant
• Ensure health and safety procedures implementation in the work area
• Trains and evaluate subordinates to enhance their performance and development. Addresses performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions
• Optimize process to ensure efficient loading with aim to achieve shift dispatch targets
• Performs other functions assigned
• Ensure accurate figures are updated in the daily and hourly report
• Monitors housekeeping activities at the trailer park and logistics area.

Management:

• Ensure proper communication of actions, related decisions to all people concerned
• Responsibilities include:
• Interviewing, hiring under the control of the company policy, and training employees.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance
• Resolving problems
• Manage a continuous improvement plan and identify the “best practices” in and outside Lafarge group.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of Logistics and its various functions as well as logistic process & scheduling.
• Ability to interpret financial data and estimate costs (analytical skills)
• Capability to drive Lafarge safety standards within logistics and transportation activities.

Behavioural Competencies

• Adherence to safety policies and regulations
• Ability to manage change in a busy environment
• Customer oriented
• Operational mindset
• Results oriented
• Team management skills and working ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours per day in case of emergency (personal involvement and openness)
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Pro-active, stress resistant
• Leadership
• Time management

Requirements:

• Minimum BSc degree or HND, preferably in business-related studies.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics operations, experience as a middle manager is an advantage
• Experience of managing teams and external contractors

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates Should Click Here to Apply online.