Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Operations FMN Holdings at Flour Mills of Nigeria PlcFlour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.
PURPOSE
To support the execution, supervision, and continuous improvement of supply chain operations across the business. This role ensures alignment with standardized frameworks, processes, and systems defined by the Group Head, Supply Chain Capability & Excellence, while driving operational efficiency, compliance, and performance across all supply chain functions and business units.
THE JOB​
Supervise day-to-day supply chain operations across multiple business units, including planning, procurement, warehousing, and distribution.
Ensure adherence to standardized supply chain processes, policies, and governance frameworks.
Drive consistency, efficiency, and operational excellence across all locations and functions.
Monitor and analyze key supply chain KPIs (e.g., service levels, inventory turnover, order fulfillment, cost efficiency).
Prepare periodic performance reports and dashboards for management review.
Identify performance gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities; recommend actionable solutions.
Support the rollout and enforcement of standardized supply chain processes and systems across the organization.
Collaborate cross-functionally to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
THE PERSON MUST ​
Demonstrate strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations (planning, procurement, warehousing, and distribution).
Have proven ability to supervise operations and drive efficiency across multiple business units or locations.
Possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, track KPIs, and make data-driven decisions.
Be highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
QUALIFICATION
HND/bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
EXPERIENCE​
Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in supply chain operations.
Experience within a multi-site or FMCG environment is strongly preferred.
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Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Operations FMN Holdings at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc