Chief Operating Officer

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by an FMCG company to recruit a Chief Operating Officer for its operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the company across assigned areas
• Develop and execute strategies for effective and efficient supply chain management
• Ensure superb customer experience by employing strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and manage marketing initiatives
• Support corporate business goal setting and drive implementation of corporate objectives.
• Ensure optimal instrument functionality and reduced instrument downtime across all customer sites.
• Assist in formulating the company's short and long-term objectives and supporting corporate initiatives
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Establish and drive policies to promote maximum performance and dedication towards the company’s mission, vision, and culture
• Develop performance measures and monitoring systems to support efficiency across the supply chain, technical services, and customer service departments
• Manage the daily operations of the technical service, supply chain and customer service departments
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize efficiency in inventory management and logistics, minimizing stock-out and stock expiry.
• Oversee the operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations
• Oversee the management of all the company’s assets
• Evaluate organizational performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Assess and implement improved processes and new technologies and collaborate with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A first degree from an accredited University
• MBA degree holder, highly preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years operations planning and/or general management experience with at least two (2) years in a COO/Operations Director position.
• Previous experience in a reputable manufacturing and distribution company is highly desired
• Experience in management, operations, and leadership.
• Experience and qualifications in health and safety management.
• Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash-flow management.
• Ensure on-time, or ahead of time delivery of projects, enabling your teams to solve problems and prioritize execution.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among managers, partners, and employees.
• Successfully deliver large, design-build, and self-performed projects.
• Promote a safe and quality-driven culture, both project and company-wide.
• Excellent communication skills.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.