Managing Director - Nigeria
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Adexen Recruitment Agency is recruiting an experienced Managing Director to lead and develop logistics operations in Nigeria for a leading international logistics group. The role is based in Lagos and carries full P&L responsibility, covering strategy, commercial growth, road transport, contract logistics, and operational transformation. The position reports to regional executive leadership and focuses on profitable growth, integrated supply chain solutions, and compliance.
- Senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility for Nigeria operations
- Focus on road transport, contract logistics, and integrated supply chain solutions
- Based in Lagos, reporting to regional executive leadership
- Requires strong commercial, operational, and stakeholder management experience
- Recruitment handled by Adexen Recruitment Agency
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Job Title: Managing Director - Nigeria
Managing Director - Nigeria in a Leading International Logistics Group - Adexen Recruitment Agency
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Sep 21, 2026, 7:03 AM
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Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a leading international logistics group, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Lagos
Job Introduction
Adexen has been mandated by a leading international logistics group to recruit an experienced Managing Director to lead and develop its logistics operations in Nigeria.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to regional executive leadership, the Managing Director will drive profitable growth, operational excellence and the development of integrated logistics solutions in line with the Group’s strategy.
- The successful candidate will have full P&L responsibility and lead business strategy, commercial growth, and operational performance, with a strong focus on road transport and contract logistics.
- Strategy & Commercial Development:
- Leverage the Group’s international capabilities to deliver integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions.
- Build strong relationships with key customers, authorities, regulators and industry stakeholders.
- Work closely with regional commercial teams to develop competitive pricing, customer solutions and coordinated business development initiatives.
- Identify new business opportunities, win strategic contracts and expand existing customer relationships.
- Define and execute the company’s strategy and business plans for Nigeria.
- Operations & Financial Performance:
- Lead road transport and contract logistics operations, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective service delivery.
- Oversee capital investment in transport assets, warehouses and logistics infrastructure.
- Lead operational transformation, digitalisation and technology adoption.
- Assume full accountability for the company’s P&L, budgets, profitability, cash flow and working capital.
- Establish performance indicators and drive improvements in productivity, service quality and operating margins.
- Optimise fleet utilisation, cost per kilometre, maintenance expenditure and asset lifecycle performance.
- Leadership, Safety & Governance:
- Embed sustainability and environmental responsibility into operational decisions.
- Drive talent development, succession planning and effective employee relations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, Group policies and corporate governance standards.
- Champion health, safety and employee wellbeing across all operations.
- Lead and develop large, multicultural teams, building a culture of accountability, collaboration and performance.
- Implement risk management, business continuity and crisis response frameworks.
- Desired Skills and
Experience
leading large, diverse teams of at least 200 employees.
Track record in operational transformation, business improvement or turnaround programmes.
Strong understanding of fleet economics, asset utilisation, maintenance cost control and logistics profitability.
managing fleets of 500 or more vehicles is preferred.
Direct operational
in road transport and/or contract logistics in Sub-Saharan Africa is essential. Nigerian market
is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline. An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Proven
with full commercial P&L accountability at business-unit or operating-company level.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Willingness to be based in Nigeria and undertake frequent regional and international travel.
Minimum of 10 years of
in logistics or supply chain, including at least 8 years in senior executive or Managing Director-equivalent positions within a multinational logistics organisation.
Demonstrated success in revenue growth, new client acquisition, contract negotiation and key account development.
Resilience and adaptability in complex African operating environments.
Proven ability to operate effectively within a multinational matrix organisation.
Candidates must demonstrate direct road transport and/or contract logistics
alongside full commercial P&L ownership.
Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking and a practical, hands-on leadership approach.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note:
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.
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