- Company: Karisa Consults Limited
- Location: Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 29 October 2026
About the role
Karisa Consults Limited is a consulting firm specializing in recruitment, training, and agricultural services across Africa. We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead the operational activities of our cement trading business. This role focuses on ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and timely flow of cement and related materials from sourcing to final delivery. You will drive process improvement and coordinate across sales, finance, and administration teams.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply contracts to secure reliable and cost-effective supply.
- Monitor cement market trends, pricing fluctuations, and freight costs to inform sourcing decisions.
- Build and maintain relationships with cement mills, traders, and freight forwarders.
- Evaluate and manage supplier performance using KPIs for quality, delivery timelines, and cost.
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and trade documentation requirements.
- Optimize transportation routes and costs to improve delivery efficiency and reduce landed costs.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs agents for smooth import/export processes.
- Manage end-to-end logistics, including shipment scheduling, port clearance, and last-mile delivery.
- Monitor operational KPIs such as cost per ton, order fulfillment time, and inventory turnover.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across procurement, logistics, and admin functions.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement across the operations value chain.
- Lead process automation to enhance operational visibility and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Sales to forecast demand and align procurement volumes.
- Coordinate with Finance on cost control, budgeting, and trade finance requirements.
- Supervise and develop operations and logistics staff.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across operational sites.
- Manage operational budgets and control costs across procurement, logistics, and warehousing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or logistics management, preferably within cement, building materials, or bulk commodities trading.
- Proven track record managing procurement, logistics, and warehouse functions in an integrated role.
- Experience with international trade, shipping/freight, and import documentation is highly desirable.
- Deep knowledge of cement industry dynamics, pricing structures, and supply chain logistics.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
- Familiarity with Incoterms, letters of credit, and international trade documentation.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure across procurement, logistics, and warehousing.
- Strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills.
- Experience with ERP/operations management systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) is preferred.
- Existing network of cement suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers is preferred.
- Multilingual ability is useful for regional or cross-border coordination.
How to apply
Send your CV to jobkarisaconsults@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email. The application deadline is 29th October, 2026.
Apply by email: jobkarisaconsults@gmail.com
