Head of Sales Logistics

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Sales Logistics

Location: Lagos

Role Summary

• The Head of Sales Logistics is responsible for aligning sales operations with supply chain and logistics execution.
• The goal is to ensure products are delivered to customers efficiently, cost?effectively, and in line with sales commitments.

Key Responsibilities
Sales & Demand Planning:

• Ensure inventory availability aligns with sales targets
• Collaborate with sales teams to forecast demand

Logistics Strategy:

• Develop logistics strategies to support market expansion
• Optimize transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks

Order Fulfillment:

• Ensure high service levels and customer satisfaction
• Oversee order processing, shipping, and delivery timelines

Cross?Functional Coordination;

• Act as a bridge between sales, supply chain, procurement, and operations
• Resolve bottlenecks affecting deliveries

Cost & Efficiency Management:

• Reduce logistics costs while maintaining service quality
• Monitor KPIs (delivery time, fill rate, cost per shipment, etc.)

Vendor & Partner Management:

• Manage relationships with logistics providers, distributors, and third-party vendors

Typical KPIs

• On-time delivery (%)
• Customer satisfaction scores
• Logistics cost as % of sales
• Inventory turnover
• Order fulfillment rate

Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as:
  • Supply Chain certifications
    can be beneficial.
  • CILT
  • APICS/CSCP
  • PMP
• A master’s degree or MBA is often an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience:

• 8–15 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or sales management.

Required Skills:

• Data analysis & forecasting
• Commercial awareness (understanding sales drivers)
• Strong supply chain and logistics expertise
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits

• Career Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Private Health Insurance