General Manager, Operations

Our client is an indigenous oil and gas company in Nigeria.

Job Summary

• Develop and implement operations strategies aligned with the companys trading supply and distribution objectives.
  
• Lead strategic planning and forecasting for product sourcingvessel schedulinginventory managementand depot network utilization.
  
• Work with executive leadership to evaluate and execute capital investmentsasset upgradesand infrastructure expansion projects
  
• Provide insight driven recommendations to enhance competitive positioning in the downstream petroleum markets
  

Supply Trading & Distribution

• Manage the entire petroleum product supply chain sourcing importationinventory controland trading execution.
  
• Interface with refineries trading partners and government agencies to secure product availability regulatory permits and import allocations.
  
• Drive inventory turnover optimal stock levels and gross margin improvement through effective trading and logistic synergy.
  

Logistics & Transportation

• Oversee planning and execution of product movement to terminals depots bulk buyers and retail outlets.
  
• Ensure efficiency in transport management fleet routing scheduling and transporter performance.
  
• Monitor and enforce delivery KPIs such as OTIF (On Time In Full) turnaround time fuel loss and cost-per-litre metrics.
  
• Leverage ERP systems and logistics dashboards to track operations in real-time and respond proactively.
  

Terminal and Depot Operations

• Ensure safe efficient and compliant operations across depots and terminals including inventory management loading operations and dispatch.
  
• Optimize product receipt quality assurance throughput and utilization of depot infrastructure.
  
• Introduce performance enhancement tools and ensure compliance with tank integrity maintenance standards and loading efficiency.
  

Marine & Jetty Operations

• Oversee marine operations including ship berthing lightering discharging pipeline transfer and interface with tank farms.
  
• Ensure seamless coordination with Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) NMDPRA NIWA Navy and other maritime stakeholders.
  
• Reduce demurrage exposure through proactive discharge planning documentation readiness and marine logistics optimization.
  
• Implement marine safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
  

Compliance HSE & Risk Management

• Ensure all operational activities meet or exceed industry safety health environmental and quality standards.
  
• Ensure strict regulatory compliance with NMDPRA NPA DPR SON and other agencies.
  
• Implement company-wide operational risk assessments incident investigations and business continuity plans.
  
• Drive HSE culture across all teams and terminals through training audits and performance tracking.
  
  

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead coach and inspire a multidisciplinary team across operations marine and logistics functions.
  
• Promote high performance accountability and professional development through KPIs training programs and feedback loops.
  
• Foster collaboration between operations trading and finance units to ensure aligned business outcomes.
  

Reporting & Budgeting

• Lead the preparation and implementation of annual operations budgets (CAPEX and OPEX).
  
• Provide detailed monthly and quarterly performance reports covering trading alignment logistics efficiency inventory status and cost control.
  
• Analyze data to guide strategic decisions and continuous improvement efforts.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Marine Logistics or related fields (required).
  
• Master s Degree (MBA or . in Operations/Supply Chain) is a strong advantage.
  
• Relevant certifications in Oil & Gas Trading Marine Operations Logistics or HSE will be preferred.
  
• Minimum of 15 years experience in downstream oil and gas with at least 5 years in senior leadership overseeing complex multi-site operations.
  
• Proven success in managing:
  

1. Terminal/Depot infrastructure
   
2. Marine discharge and jetty operations
   
3. Product trading/supply interface
   
4. Regulatory compliance in the Nigerian petroleum sector
   

• Strategic and analytical thinking with strong business acumen
  
• Proven leadership and people management skills across distributed teams
  
• Deep knowledge of Nigerian downstream petroleum operations market and regulations
  
• Strong stakeholder and regulatory agency engagement
  
• High proficiency in ERP systems logistics technology and operational reporting tools
  
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation and crisis management abilities