40 Supply Chain Leader jobs in Nigeria

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Manager will lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain processes including procurement, vendor management, logistics coordination, and inventory control.

This role is critical to ensuring that healthcare facilities and customers receive timely, cost-effective, and high-quality products and services. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of operational expertise, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen relationships with suppliers and partners.

Reporting Line: Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with business objectives.

· Lead procurement processes, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.

· Oversee logistics and distribution operations to ensure timely delivery of medical and emergency products.

· Monitor inventory levels, optimize stock control systems, and prevent shortages or overstocking.

· Collaborate with internal teams (operations, finance, paramedics, client services) to forecast demand and align supply plans.

· Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with healthcare standards.

· Manage client lead generation, engagement and account management

· Use data analytics, ERP/CRM systems, and market insights to forecast needs, monitor costs, and identify process improvements.

· Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, import/export requirements, and data privacy standards in supply operations.

· Resolve supply chain disruptions, delays, and escalations in a proactive and professional manner.

· Prepare and present reports on procurement, logistics performance, supplier performance, and cost savings to management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number and value of suppliers registered across product category areas
• On-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery rate.
• Cost savings achieved through procurement and logistics optimization.
• Supplier performance scores and compliance rates.
• Inventory accuracy and stock turnover rate.
• Reduction in supply chain disruptions or delays.
• Internal team and client satisfaction with supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics (healthcare, pharma, or FMCG preferred).
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Health Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with proven ability to manage budgets and supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in supply chain software, ERP/CRM tools, and data reporting dashboards.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Experience working in a start-up or SME environment is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed for supplier and logistics engagements.
• with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client and partner engagements.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, tech-driven healthcare company.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Career progression opportunities as the company expands.
• Competitive compensation package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦250, ₦350,000.00 per month

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Supply Chain Manager - FMCG

Job Location: Calabar, Cross River (willing to travel to Lagos occasionally)

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Supply Chain & Operations

Reports To: Technical Director / Head of Supply Chain & Operations.

Coordinates: Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, Planning

Role Summary

• We are seeking a strategic Supply Chain Manager for our client to oversee and optimize our supply chain operation.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience coordinating planning, procurement, logistics and inventory to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure customer delivery.

Position Purpose

• To provide effective operational execution and coordination across our supply chain including procurement, production, warehousing, distribution, and planning ensuring that the company achieves operational efficiency, cost optimization, product availability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a forward-looking supply chain strategy aligned with the company's growth goals.
• Lead end-to-end integration of supply chain activities including raw material sourcing, production flow, and finished goods delivery.
• Oversee sourcing of raw and packaging materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality compliance.
• Build and manage supplier relationships and conduct periodic performance evaluations.
• Work with Production Manager to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor production efficiency, waste control, and timely output.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across warehouses.
• Ensure real-time inventory tracking and minimize stockouts and expiries.
• Manage the outbound delivery of finished goods to distributors and retailers.
• Optimize transport costs, routes, and customer service timelines.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes with commercial, production, and finance teams.
• Translate sales forecasts into production and supply plans.
• Supervise and build capacity of supply chain teams across functions.
• Set KPIs, drive accountability, and lead performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and HSE policies.
• Mitigate supply disruptions and manage risk proactively.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 3+ years in a management role within FMCG
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional supply chain operations
• ERP systems proficiency and data-driven decision-making

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and People Management
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Negotiation and Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement Orientation
• Communication and Collaboration
• Agility and Result Orientation

Salary

N400,000 / month net.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Cedarcrest Hospitals was founded in Abuja in January 2008 and was formerly known as Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics. Within a few years, the hospital expanded its scope of practice into a full-fledged private multispecialty hospital. The core vision of the organisation is to provide world-class healthcare services to patients in Nigeria, West Africa, and globally.

With hospitals located in both Abuja and Lagos, our services accommodate over one hundred (100) beds and provide services and facilities such as emergency / trauma center, a helipad, major radiology diagnostic center, a prosthetic manufacturing plant, an oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, cardiac catheterization unit and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Supply Chain Manager

Job Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement a centralized supply chain strategy aligned with Cedarcrest Hospitals' overall objectives.
• Establish standardized policies, procedures, and best practices across all locations.

Procurement & vendor Management:

• Work with the procurement team to identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and promote cost-effective procurement.

Logistics & Distribution:

• Optimize transportation and distribution operations to guarantee timely delivery of supplies across all branches, while reducing lead times and transportati on costs.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA) in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CIPS, APICS, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Position as the subject of the

Role Title:
Supply Chain Manager - FMCG

Location: Calabar(willing to travel to Lagos occasionally)

Salary :400,000k net

Department:
Supply Chain & Operations

Reports To:
Technical Director / Head of Supply Chain & Operations.

Coordinates:
Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, Planning

Role Summary:

We are seeking a strategic Supply Chain Manager for our client to oversee and optimize our supply chain operation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience coordinating planning, procurement, logistics and inventory to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure customer delivery.

Position Purpose:

To provide effective operational execution and coordination across our supply chain including procurement, production, warehousing, distribution, and planning ensuring that the company achieves operational efficiency, cost optimization, product availability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a forward-looking supply chain strategy aligned with the company's growth goals.

• Lead end-to-end integration of supply chain activities including raw material sourcing, production flow, and finished goods delivery.

• Oversee sourcing of raw and packaging materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality compliance.

• Build and manage supplier relationships and conduct periodic performance evaluations.

• Work with Production Manager to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and manufacturing schedules.

• Monitor production efficiency, waste control, and timely output.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels across warehouses.

• Ensure real-time inventory tracking and minimize stockouts and expiries.

• Manage the outbound delivery of finished goods to distributors and retailers.

• Optimize transport costs, routes, and customer service timelines.

• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes with commercial, production, and finance teams.

• Translate sales forecasts into production and supply plans.

• Supervise and build capacity of supply chain teams across functions.

• Set KPIs, drive accountability, and lead performance reviews.

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and HSE policies.

• Mitigate supply disruptions and manage risk proactively.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.

• years of progressive supply chain experience, including 3+ years in a management role within FMCG

• Proven track record of managing cross-functional supply chain operations

• ERP systems proficiency and data-driven decision-making

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Leadership and People Management

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Negotiation and Stakeholder Management

• Process Improvement Orientation

• Communication and Collaboration

• Agility and Result Orientation

Mode of Application:

Qualified and Interested candidates should send resumes to

Are you a seasoned Supply Chain professional ready to build something great from the ground up?

Asenka Global (AG) is a new, innovative company launching a diverse portfolio of businesses in Nigeria: a chain of pharmacies, a pharmaceutical importation and distribution company, and a luxury short-term rental business.

We are seeking a skilled 
Supply Chain Manager
 to be a key member of our team. You'll be responsible for designing and executing the entire supply chain strategy, encompassing sourcing and procurement, logistics, and inventory management across all our ventures.

What you'll do:

• Build and manage a resilient supply chain for both pharmaceutical products and short-term rental supplies.
• Source and negotiate with key local and international suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including NAFDAC.
• Implement systems to optimize inventory and distribution efficiency.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or a highly regulated industry is a major plus.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Ready to take on a challenge and make a significant impact? Apply now and help us build the future of business in Nigeria

• Apply;

Role Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Calabar(willing to travel to Lagos occasionally)

Salary :400,000k net

Department: Supply Chain & Operations

Reports To: Technical Director / Head of Supply Chain & Operations.

Coordinates: Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, Planning

Role Summary:

We are seeking a strategic Supply Chain Manager for our client to oversee and optimize our supply chain operation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience coordinating planning, procurement, logistics and inventory to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure customer delivery.

Position Purpose:

To provide effective operational execution and coordination across our supply chain including procurement, production, warehousing, distribution, and planning ensuring that the company achieves operational efficiency, cost optimization, product availability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a forward-looking supply chain strategy aligned with the company's growth goals.
• Lead end-to-end integration of supply chain activities including raw material sourcing, production flow, and finished goods delivery.
• Oversee sourcing of raw and packaging materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality compliance.
• Build and manage supplier relationships and conduct periodic performance evaluations.
• Work with Production Manager to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor production efficiency, waste control, and timely output.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across warehouses.
• Ensure real-time inventory tracking and minimize stockouts and expiries.
• Manage the outbound delivery of finished goods to distributors and retailers.
• Optimize transport costs, routes, and customer service timelines.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes with commercial, production, and finance teams.
• Translate sales forecasts into production and supply plans.
• Supervise and build capacity of supply chain teams across functions.
• Set KPIs, drive accountability, and lead performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and HSE policies.
• Mitigate supply disruptions and manage risk proactively.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 3+ years in a management role within FMCG
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional supply chain operations
• ERP systems proficiency and data-driven decision-making

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and People Management
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Negotiation and Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement Orientation
• Communication and Collaboration
• Agility and Result Orientation

Mode of Application:

Qualified and Interested candidates should send resumes to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₦400,000.00 per month

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Supply Chain Managers are responsible for optimizing the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness of the supply chain while ensuring the quality, availability, and timely delivery of products or services to customers.

• Minimum Qualification : HND
• Experience Level : Senior level
• Experience Length : 6 years
• Working Hours : Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance throughout the supply chain network.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, production, sales, and finance teams, to align supply chain activities with business objectives, demand forecasts, and production schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships and vendor contracts, negotiating terms, pricing, and service agreements to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Source and select suppliers, conducting supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews to assess reliability, quality, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, such as inventory turnover, on-time delivery, fill rates, and lead times, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Optimize inventory management processes, including demand planning, inventory control, and stock replenishment, to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and carrying costs.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics activities, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to customers and distribution centers.
• Implement supply chain risk management strategies, assessing potential risks, vulnerabilities, and disruptions, and developing contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Evaluate and recommend supply chain technologies and systems, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, WMS (Warehouse Management System), and TMS (Transportation Management System), to streamline operations and improve visibility.
• Lead cross-functional teams and supply chain projects, driving process improvements, system implementations, and change management initiatives to enhance supply chain capabilities and performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, import/export regulations, and customs procedures related to supply chain operations, maintaining documentation and records as necessary.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to supply chain staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and collaboration within the team.
• Analyze market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies in supply chain management, staying updated on best practices and innovations to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate supply chain goals, objectives, and performance metrics to senior management and key stakeholders, presenting regular updates, reports, and recommendations.
  Drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives within the supply chain, promoting ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility practice

Requirements:

• 6 years experience
• Minimum of HND

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Key accountabilities

• Customer Supply Chain Strategy
• Provides SC input to the Cluster Market strategy; Deploys and executes the Global SCC Strategy within the Cluster
• Within the Cluster, contributes pro-actively to the strategic planning process of the Market
• Defines, implements and continuously optimizes Route to Market (Supply) strategy

S&OP process parameters & Continuous Improvement:

• Takes ownership of the S&OP process and lead at the BG level, aiming for effective implementation, clear decision-making, and positive business outcomes
• Drives the execution of the S&OP strategy & process according to RFC standards, support and facilitate financial forecasting process
• Ensures adherence and continuous improvement in the execution of S&OP process, standards and methods in line with RFC standard
• Determines targets and ensure realization of performance with regard to performance for S&OP activities (KPI set)

Demand Planning:

• Leads the Demand Planning cycles, collaborates actively internally (Sales & Marketing) and with Customers driving for high Forecast Accuracy and low Bias.
• Develop and implement a strategy for the Demand department to enhance demand excellence
• Define the strategy for new business initiatives by analysing market trends and translating insights into departmental plans
• Act as the primary contact for the commercial organisation regarding operational and tactical planning, monitoring, analysing, and challenging the quality of BG demand plans.
• Provide support and supervision for volume tender processes and projects when required

Commercialization / Product Portfolio Management (product development and phase in/out):

• Leads the BG SC in the Innovation Process Management (IPM)
• Drives the product portfolio management according to existing processes (portfolio review, complexity management, NPD), challenges on range offering and profitability
• Coordinates NPD according to IPM process to deliver NPD according to BG Launch Plans & contributes to global IPM
• Set the ambition, goals, deliverables, approach and way of working of the CSC- program(s) for the concerning business groups
• Develop strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results
• Provide expertise, input or feedback to assist in the development of program(s) and project management methodologies, standards, tools and training
• Create support for complete project approach and proactively manage, inform, influence and support various stakeholders

Supply Chain Planning Network

• Manage team responsible for preparing and optimizing the operational and tactical planning for the global supply network (internal and external capacity); by balancing demand, inventory and production and packaging capacity, identify constraints and opportunities as input for S&OP and acquire agreement with the assigned supply points on the supply plan (tactical, operational as well as day to day (local) execution).
• Responsible for production planning, (raw) materials planning, scheduling and intra- supply planning.
• Provide the supply points with a realistic and attainable planning, in line with the identified guidelines and constraints.
• Have an aligned milk allocation plan for all factories.
• Discuss yearly maintenance plans with plants.

S&OP process within the FU, aligned with other CSCs, BG, Enterprise S&OP, 3rd party suppliers and milk allocation.

• Drive the execution of the S&OP process (operational and tactical horizon), organize all meetings according to the RFC standards, support and facilitate the financial forecasting process
• Balance demand and supply in the most optimal way in terms of volume, revenues, costs and margin and develop scenarios for decision making
• Provide procurement, supply points and deliver departments with production plans in line with service levels, inventory, production and MVA parameters, targets and guidelines
• Provide the FU with approved plans to fulfil demand
• Report consolidated performance to BG leadership team and related business partners
• Prepare scenario decision documents for S&OP process. Lead the process for supply review, lead supply review meeting, prepare and lead/participate in (Pre-)S&OP Process.
• Optimize and implement changes to the supply network of the S&OP , in line with targets and guidelines (focus on OTIF and EBIT improvement), while understanding the impact for supply points connected to the network. Manage supply planning resources (capacity, critical materials, human resources) strategy & development for the S&OP

Supply FU

• Develop the strategy for the assigned planning department and contribute to the development of the strategy on one level higher
• Manage service on time in full for the markets in scope
• Manage waste performance for total MEPA scope and CSC MEPA network
• Manage target inventory levels for full replenishment scope
• Collaborate and communicate constructively with the relevant internal and external stakeholders and partners

Customer Service & Logistic Account Management

• Manages a customer centric organized team
• Manages and enhances Customer operations: order intake & logistic account, customer service, returns and complaint handling
• Initiates and drives Customer collaboration and Customer centric SC improvement initiatives

Warehousing & Logistics (Distribution)

• Manages warehouses (RFC and 3rd party) in her/his remit, ensuring safe and healthy environment, enabling On Time In Full delivery to Customers
• Ensures timely delivery to Customers orchestrating agreed Cluster logistic set-up: manages transport planning, trucking & shipping companies, invoices & credit notes, export, documentation, etc.
• Drives continuous improvement with LSP's to improve service, Route to Market and Cost to Serve

Inventory and working capital management

• Defines/implements inventory and replenishment targets, applies inventory segmentation
• Manage team that is responsible for the inventory processes and ensure that inventory covers the projected demand (Correct DIO for RM, PM, WIP, FG).
• Manage and optimize working capital in line with the agreed targets according to the inventory management guidelines, replenish relevant warehouses (in line with targets), follow up on aging stock and obsoletes and acquire agreement with demand, source and deliver (day-to-day contact and fixed meeting structure).
• Customer operations & logistics process parameters (KPI - Reporting)
• Determines targets and ensure realization of performance with regard to cost, quality and performance for Customer Operations & Logistics
• Ensures the relevant plan parameters and required master data are up to date, well configured and reviewed on a regular basis representing the requirements of the market
• Complaint Management - Sales
• • Receives Customer quality related issue (complaints) through FU Customer Service organization
• Steers all related stakeholders to define and execute corrective and preventive actions in accordance to the Operating Company Crisis Team (OCCT)
• Project management (supply chain, cross functional)
  • Initiates and lead improvement projects, aligned end-to-end with BG Food & Beverage & FU SC Strategy
• KPIs and Continuous Improvement & Management Information
• • Observe and evaluate bottlenecks and identify opportunities and improvement actions in supply chain related (work) processes, planning systematics, procedures and/or systems, and ensure implementation of improvements after approval.
  • Provide KPI dashboards, insights and decision documents at request or at own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments by means of periodical (S&OP, budget, RF and LRP) and ad hoc reports and/or analyses, based on reporting guidelines.
• Project Management
• • Lead and drive tactical and strategic projects both in own domain, cross BG (including milk allocation) and cross functional with high complexity.
  • Lead and be principle of complex CAPEX investment cases within own network
• Human Resources Management & Team development
• • Builds and lead an effective and impactful Cluster SC Team: recruits, coaches, develops, appraises, rewards, counsels and terminates in compliance with RFC HR Policies and Standards
  • Provides hers/his colleagues and peers with fact based feedback
    Leads and impersonates Customers Focus

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Blume Distribution Limited plays a crucial role in promoting and distributing the wide range of products manufactured by Sonia Foods Industries Limited. With a strong presence in the Nigerian market, Sonia Foods Industries Limited has established itself as a trusted and renowned brand known for its high-quality tomato-based food and beverages.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Supply Chain Executive

Job Location: Sagamu, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, planning, and distribution.
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Support forecasting, demand planning, and inventory replenishment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain operations or related role.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: CC: using the Job Position as the subject of the email.