Role: Logistics Lead

Title (Optional): Dy Manager

Business Unit: ICS

Location(s): Dakar, Senegal

Function: Supply Chain

Department: Logistics

No. of Direct Subordinates:

Role Size: 6

Reporting To: Logistics Head

Job Purpose:

To lead and optimize end-to-end logistics operations, including imports, exports, vessel chartering, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory movement, and domestic transportation, ensuring uninterrupted supply of raw materials and timely dispatch of finished goods while maintaining compliance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across Senegal operations.

Core Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end import, export, transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.

- Coordinate vessel chartering, customs clearance, and port activities to ensure timely material movement.

- Ensure raw material availability and optimize inventory across warehouses and factories.

- Manage logistics service providers, freight contracts, and transportation costs.

- Ensure compliance with trade regulations, customs requirements, and documentation standards.

- Monitor logistics KPIs and drive cost, efficiency, and service improvements.

- Liaise with customs, port authorities, suppliers, and internal stakeholders for seamless operations.

- Lead logistics activities to support business, production, and customer requirements.

Key Interactions:

Internal: Logistics Head, Supply Chain, Procurement, Production, Finance, and Warehouse Teams.

External: Suppliers, Shipping Lines, Freight Forwarders, Transporters, Port & Customs Authorities, Customers, and Regulatory Agencies.

Experience:

Minimum 12 - 15 years of experience in Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain, Shipping, or Port Operations, with Africa trade, customs clearance, and port operations experience.

Minimum 5 years in a leadership role handling imports and exports.

Skills / Knowledge / Competencies:

- Hands-on experience with vessel chartering, customs clearance, port operations, and inland transportation.

- Knowledge of import/export processes, customs clearance, international trade regulations, and Africa trade operations.

- Expertise in vessel chartering, shipping, freight, and port logistics.

- Strong inventory, warehousing, and supply chain management capabilities.

- Effective negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Performance Measures:

- On-time availability of raw materials and finished goods.

- Logistics cost optimization and budget adherence.

- Compliance with customs, trade, and regulatory requirements.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

MBA/Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Trade preferred.

Certification / Software:

- MS Office

- ERP System

Language:

- English

- French