Head of Supply Chain at Dangote Industries Limited – Lagos

Dangote Industries Limited is hiring a Head of Supply Chain in Lagos to manage sourcing, planning, warehousing, inventory and distribution for its woven polypropylene sack operations across two factories.

Responsibilities

• Lead a supply chain strategy that balances production continuity, cost efficiency and customer service.
• Procure polypropylene resin, additives, packaging components and factory consumables, and manage supplier negotiations.
• Run sales and operations planning, material requirements and stock-cover controls across both sites.
• Oversee raw-material, work-in-progress and finished-product inventories, warehouse safety and stock accuracy.
• Improve inbound and outbound logistics, transport costs and delivery performance.
• Manage budgets, supplier risks, customs and trade documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop supply chain teams and strengthen ERP, inventory and reporting systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business or a related field; postgraduate studies or CIPS/APICS certification are advantageous.
• At least 12 years in supply chain, including five years in a senior manufacturing role.
• Experience of multi-site factories and imported raw materials, ideally in plastics, packaging, polymers or FMCG.
• Strong ERP, analytics, contract negotiation and operational leadership skills.