Chief Logistics Manager

About the role

The Chief Logistics Manager will lead end‑to‑end operations for an agro‑commodity export client, overseeing aggregation, warehousing, quality management, inland logistics, export documentation, customs clearing, port handling and delivery to international buyers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and senior management.
• Lead operations across commodity aggregation, warehousing, quality management, logistics and export execution.
• Manage warehouse‑to‑port logistics, including haulage planning, truck/container scheduling, customs clearing, forwarding and port operations.
• Coordinate freight forwarders, clearing agents, transporters, shipping lines, terminal operators and other logistics service providers.
• Ensure timely and accurate export documentation and compliance with customs, port, regulatory and buyer requirements.
• Oversee supply‑chain planning, inventory control, traceability, quality preservation and loss reduction.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks affecting shipment timelines and customer delivery commitments.
• Control operational costs and develop SOPs, dashboards and KPIs to improve efficiency and reliability.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience managing export shipments from Nigeria, especially warehouse‑to‑port movement and customs clearing.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate teams and collaborate with senior management and external partners.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking and problem‑solving mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Statistical analysis and use of statistical packages.