Supply Chain Excellence and Systems Lead
Date: Nov 3, 2026
Location: Dangote Petrochemicals (DPRP), Dangote Petrochemicals (DPRP)
Company: Dangote Industries Limited
Job Title/ Position : Supply Chain Excellence and Systems Lead
Reports To: Head, Supply Chain Excellence & Systems
Location: Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical, Lagos
To drive supply chain operational excellence, systems optimization, digital transformation, data governance, performance management, and continuous improvement across planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain operations. The role ensures that supply chain processes, systems, and performance frameworks support world-class operational efficiency, asset reliability, inventory optimization, and business objectives.
This position does not have procurement or sourcing responsibilities and focuses exclusively on supply chain planning, inventory, logistics, warehousing, systems, analytics, and process excellence.
Scope of Responsibility
• Supply Chain Planning Excellence
• Inventory Management & Optimization
• Warehousing Excellence
• Logistics & Distribution Performance
• Port & Terminal Logistics Performance
• ERP and Supply Chain Systems Governance
• Master Data Management
• Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting
• Digital Transformation Initiatives
• Continuous Improvement Programs
• Supply Chain Performance Management
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supply Chain Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Develop and implement excellence supply chain frameworks.
• Standardize end-to-end supply chain processes and operating procedures.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct process mapping and business process reengineering exercises.
• Drive operational efficiency across inventory, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Benchmark supply chain performance against global refining and petrochemical best practices.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. - Supply Chain Systems & Digital Transformation
• Serve as Business Process Owner for supply chain systems.
• Drive SAP and supply chain system optimization initiatives.• Lead digital transformation projects across supply chain operations.• Ensure seamless integration between:
o SAP S/4HANA
o Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
o Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
o Planning Systems
o Analytics Platforms
o Maintenance Systems
• Identify automation opportunities and reduce manual processes.
• Lead implementation of supply chain control towers and real-time visibility tools.
• Promote adoption of AI-enabled planning and inventory management solutions. -
Supply Chain Performance Management
• Develop and maintain supply chain performance dashboards.
• Establish KPI governance frameworks.
• Monitor operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Produce executive-level performance reports.
• Conduct trend analysis and predictive performance assessments.
• Support management decision-making through analytics and insights.4. Inventory Optimization & Materials Management
• Develop inventory optimization strategies.
• Drive reduction of excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Optimize inventory parameters including:
o Safety Stock
o Reorder Levels
o Min-Max Settings
o Critical Spare Parts Strategies
• Improve inventory visibility and material availability
• Support refinery and petrochemical reliability objectives through effective inventory management
• Monitor inventory health and working capital performance
5. Warehouse Excellence
• Establish warehouse operational standards.
• Improve warehouse productivity and space utilization.
• Enhance inventory accuracy and transaction discipline.
• Drive warehouse digitization initiatives.
• Monitor warehouse performance and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.6. Logistics & Distribution Excellence
• Monitor logistics and transportation performance.
• Optimize inbound and outbound material flows.
• Improve logistics service levels and efficiency.
• Support port logistics and terminal operations performance.
• Establish logistics performance measurement systems.
• Identify opportunities for logistics cost and efficiency improvements.7. Master Data Governance
• Establish governance standards for:
o Material Master Data
o Inventory Data
o Warehouse Data
o Logistics Data
o Planning Data
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Lead master data cleansing and harmonization programs.
• Implement data quality controls and audits.8. Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with supply chain policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain controls.9. Organizational Capability Development
• Develop supply chain excellence capabilities across teams.
• Deliver training on systems, analytics, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Coach teams on process discipline and data-driven decision-making
Key Requirement
Education and Work Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in:
o Engineering
o Supply Chain Management
o Logistics
o Industrial Engineering
o Operations Management
o Business Administration
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management or heavy manufacturingProfessional certification (CIPS, CPSM, etc.) is an advantage
• Master's Degree/MBA – added advantage.
• Professional certification (Lean Six Sigma, CIPS, APICS, CILSCM etc.) is an advantage
• Experience managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously without loss of quality
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or equivalent) and CMMS platforms at a user level
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite — advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook skills are essential
• Knowledge of data management, report generation and basic data analysis using Excel or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Functional Competencies
1. Supply Chain Operations
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Operations
• Logistics Management
• Materials Management
• Production Planning Interface
• Supply Chain Performance Management
2. Excellence & Improvement
• Lean Management
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Business Process Reengineering
• Value Stream Mapping
• Change Management
3.Governance
• Internal Controls
• Audit Management
• Data Governance
4.Analytics
• Data Analytics
• Predictive Analytics
• Forecasting Techniques
• KPI Design & Measurement
• Business Intelligence
Digital Competencies
1. ERP & Enterprise Systems
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP MM
• SAP EWM / WM •
• AP IBP
• SAP PM Integration
• SAP Analytics Cloud
2. Analytics & Visualization
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Microsoft Fabric
• SQL
• Advanced Excel
• Data Modeling
3. Automation & Digital Solutions
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Power Automate
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Process Mining (Celonis)
• Workflow Automation Tools
4. Emerging Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Machine Learning for Planning
• Digital Twins
• Supply Chain Control Towers
• Industrial IoT
• Predictive Inventory Analytics
Behavioral Competencies
1. Strategic Thinking
• Understands the broader refinery and petrochemical business objectives.
• Aligns supply chain improvement initiatives with organizational goals.
• Anticipates future challenges and opportunities.
• Translates strategy into actionable improvement programs. 2
2. Analytical Thinking
• Uses data and facts to make informed decisions.
• Identifies trends, root causes, and performance gaps.
• Applies structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Challenges assumptions using evidence-based analysis. 3
3. Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Constantly seeks opportunities to improve processes and performance.
• Promotes a culture of operational excellence.
• Encourages innovation and simplification.
• Demonstrates commitment to sustainable improvement.
4. Change Leadership
• Leads transformation initiatives effectively.
• Builds stakeholder buy-in for new processes and systems.
• Manages resistance to change constructively.
• Drives adoption of digital solutions and best practices.
5. Results Orientation
• Focuses on delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Takes ownership of commitments and deliverables.
• Demonstrates persistence in overcoming obstacles.
• Maintains high standards of performance and accountability.
6. Stakeholder Management
• Builds strong relationships across functions. Commercial awareness
• Collaborates effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, IT, and Commercial teams.
• Influences without direct authority.
• Balances competing priorities while maintaining alignment.
7. Communication & Presentation Skills
• Communicates complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Presents analytical findings to senior leadership effectively.
• Produces high-quality reports and dashboards.
• Tailors’ communication to different audiences.
8. Leadership & Team Development
• Coaches and develops team members.
• Encourages knowledge sharing and capability building.
• Creates an environment of trust and collaboration.
• Inspires teams toward excellence and innovation.
9. Customer & Service Orientation
• Understands the needs of internal stakeholders.
• Responds proactively to business requirements.
• Focuses on delivering value through supply chain performance.
• Maintains a service-focused mindset.
10. Integrity & Professionalism
• Demonstrates ethical behaviour and sound judgment.
• Upholds governance and compliance standards.
• Maintains confidentiality and accountability.
• Acts as a role model for organizational values.
11. Learning Agility
• Quickly adapts to new technologies and business challenges.
• Embraces digital transformation and innovation.
• Continuously develops knowledge and skills.
• Learn from successes and failures.
KPIs
1. Supply Chain Excellence
• Continuous Improvement Benefits Realization
• Process Compliance Rate
• Process Cycle Time Reduction
• Improvement Projects Delivered
2. Systems & Digital
• ERP Data Accuracy
• System Availability
• User Adoption Rate
• Workflow Automation Coverage
• Digital Transformation Milestone Achievement
3. Inventory Management
• Inventory Accuracy
• Inventory Days of Supply
• Inventory Turnover- Annual Improvement
• Obsolete Inventory Reduction
• Critical Material Availability
4. Warehouse Performance
• Warehouse Inventory Accuracy
• Storage Utilization Efficiency
• Warehouse Productivity Improvement
• Transaction Compliance
5. Logistics Performance
• On-Time Material Delivery
• Logistics Service Level
• Logistics Cost Optimization Achievement
• Port Logistics Efficiency Improvement
6. Analytics & Governance
• Dashboard Availability
• Reporting Accuracy
• Master Data Accuracy
• Audit Findings Closure