Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates, with a strong reputation for excellent business practices and quality products. Its operational headquarters is located in Lagos, Nigeria, with operations spanning several major sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and petrochemicals.
The company is recruiting qualified candidates for the following positions:
Transport / Dispatch Lead – PPU at Dangote Group
Company: Dangote Group
Location: Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil and Gas / Petrochemicals / Logistics
Experience: 5–8 years
Reports to: Transport / Dispatch Manager
Job Summary
The Transport / Dispatch Lead is responsible for the day-to-day execution and shift-level supervision of dispatch, loading and weighbridge operations for the Polypropylene (PP) plant.
The role ensures the safe, accurate and timely loading and dispatch of finished PP products through road and bulk carriers, while maintaining accurate documentation, efficient yard traffic flow and compliance with HSE and process safety standards.
Responsibilities
Dispatch Execution & Scheduling
- Execute the daily and shift dispatch plan issued by the Transport / Dispatch Manager.
- Sequence vehicles and rail cars for loading based on priority and readiness.
- Monitor dispatch progress and proactively identify delays and bottlenecks.
- Adjust sequencing to minimise operational disruption.
- Coordinate with Warehouse and Production teams to confirm product and quantity availability.
- Communicate loading instructions and schedules to drivers, transporters and loading bay personnel.
Weighbridge, Gatehouse & Loading Operations
- Coordinate with weighbridge and gatehouse staff to ensure accurate vehicle check-in and recording of tare, gross and net weights.
- Verify documentation before loading.
- Oversee loading bay operations and confirm correct product grade, batch number and quantity.
- Ensure loading equipment is used correctly and faults are reported promptly.
- Manage yard traffic and vehicle queues to minimise congestion and turnaround time.
Team Supervision & Shift Leadership
- Supervise weighbridge operators, loading coordinators, transport clerks and yard marshals.
- Conduct shift handovers, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
- Allocate manpower across weighbridge, gatehouse and loading functions.
- Provide on-the-job coaching and training on procedures, systems and safety practices.
Documentation, Compliance & HSE
- Verify dispatch documentation, including delivery notes, weighbridge tickets and certificates of analysis.
- Ensure drivers and vehicles meet pre-loading safety and documentation requirements.
- Enforce HSE and process safety standards during loading, weighing and yard operations.
- Apply appropriate static and spark-risk controls relevant to PP handling.
- Report and support investigations into near-misses, incidents, product damage and documentation errors.
Coordination & Continuous Improvement
- Liaise with the Warehouse Lead to align product storage and dispatch readiness with loading schedules.
- Coordinate with transporters and rail operators on vehicle and rail-car availability.
- Identify opportunities to reduce loading turnaround time, queue time and documentation errors.
- Maintain accurate shift records and prepare handover and performance summaries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 5–8 years’ experience in transportation, dispatch or logistics operations.
- Experience in petrochemical, polymer, refinery or bulk manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Experience with bulk or hazardous product loading is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a shift-supervisory or team-lead capacity.
- Working knowledge of transport documentation, dangerous goods handling and HSE standards.
- Hands-on experience with SAP SD/TM or an equivalent dispatch/ERP system is required.
- Logistics, Transportation or Dangerous Goods/Hazmat certification is an advantage.
Digital / SAP Skills
- Working knowledge of SAP SD for outbound delivery processing, goods issue and dispatch documentation.
- Familiarity with SAP TM or equivalent shipment and vehicle scheduling systems.
- Ability to operate weighbridge automation and electronic ticketing systems.
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills for dispatch tracking and performance reporting.
- Familiarity with telematics, GPS tracking and electronic proof-of-delivery systems is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online:
Apply Online: https://careers.dangote.com/job/Dangote-Petrochemicals-%28DPRP%29-TransportDispatch-Lead-PPU-Dang/1373473857/
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
Internal Audit Specialist at Dangote Group
Company: Dangote Group
Location: DNL Terminal ‘E’ Building, Apapa Port Complex, Apapa Wharf, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing / Diversified Conglomerate
Department: Internal Audit
Experience: Minimum of 7 years
Reports to: Head of Internal Audit
Job Objective
The Internal Audit Specialist will support the delivery of independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services by evaluating governance, risk management and internal controls and providing practical recommendations for improvement.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across business functions and operational areas.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
- Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, compliance gaps and emerging risks.
- Develop practical, risk-focused recommendations and corrective actions.
- Prepare clear, concise and evidence-based internal audit reports.
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders.
- Follow up on management action plans and monitor the resolution of outstanding audit issues.
- Maintain complete and high-quality audit working papers and documentation.
- Perform audit testing and review supporting documentation.
- Obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions.
- Maintain professional independence, objectivity, confidentiality and integrity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Internal Auditing or a related discipline.
- ACA qualification is mandatory.
- Professional qualifications such as IIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience combining external and internal audit.
- Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, risk management and internal audit principles.
- Experience with ERP systems and audit analytics is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online:
Apply Online: https://careers.dangote.com/job/DIL-HQ-Lagos-Internal-Audit-Specialist-DIL/1373451057/
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
Warehouse Manager – Polypropylene Unit (PPU) at Dangote Group
Company: Dangote Group
Location: Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil and Gas / Petrochemicals / Supply Chain
Experience: 10–12 years
Reports to: Head, Supply Chain Management
Job Summary
The Warehouse Manager will take strategic and operational ownership of warehousing, materials management and logistics activities supporting the Polypropylene (PP) plant.
The role ensures the safe, reliable and cost-efficient storage, handling and movement of raw materials, catalysts, additives, packaging materials, spare parts and finished PP products while supporting uninterrupted plant production and compliance with HSE and process safety requirements.
Responsibilities
Strategic Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Define and implement warehouse and inventory management strategies aligned with production plans and supply chain objectives.
- Set minimum and maximum stock levels, safety stocks and reorder points.
- Manage warehouse operating and capital expenditure budgets.
- Monitor inventory valuation and slow-moving or obsolete stock.
- Coordinate write-off and disposal processes with Finance.
- Investigate significant inventory variances, shortages and dispatch failures.
- Implement corrective actions to address recurring inventory issues.
Operations & Logistics Leadership
- Direct receiving, storage, palletising/bagging, silo management, picking and dispatch operations.
- Ensure truck, rail and bulk dispatch activities meet customer commitments.
- Minimise turnaround times and demurrage costs.
- Optimise warehouse layout, storage infrastructure and material flow.
- Manage third-party logistics providers, transporters and contract warehousing partners.
- Drive WMS, barcode/RFID and warehouse automation initiatives.
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop Warehouse Leads and the wider warehouse team.
- Set performance objectives and conduct appraisals.
- Manage staffing levels, shift structures and contractor requirements.
- Promote a high-performance and safety-first culture.
- Ensure personnel receive appropriate training in SAP, equipment operation and HSE procedures.
HSE & Compliance
- Own HSE and process safety performance across warehouse, yard and logistics operations.
- Ensure compliance with hazardous materials storage regulations and permit-to-work requirements.
- Enforce fire, explosion prevention and environmental standards.
- Oversee investigations into significant incidents, near-misses and audit findings.
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are closed.
- Maintain business continuity and emergency response readiness.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Interface with Production, Procurement, Planning, Quality, Finance and Commercial/Sales teams.
- Align warehouse capacity and service levels with production schedules and demand forecasts.
- Report warehouse performance, risks and improvement initiatives to leadership.
- Support customer logistics requirements, including delivery documentation and certificates of analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement and best-practice adoption.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
- Master’s Degree or MBA is an advantage.
- Professional certification such as APICS/CPIM, CSCP, CILT or Six Sigma is strongly preferred.
- 10–12 years’ progressive experience in warehousing, materials management or supply chain operations.
- Significant petrochemical, polymer, heavy industrial or refinery experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ managerial experience leading multi-shift warehouse or logistics teams.
- Experience managing bulk polymer/resin storage, bagging and finished-product dispatch.
- Experience leading process improvement, automation or digitalisation initiatives.
- Strong HSE and process safety knowledge.
- Advanced experience with SAP MM/WM/EWM or equivalent ERP/WMS platforms.
Digital / SAP Skills
- Advanced proficiency in SAP MM and WM/EWM.
- Strong knowledge of SAP reporting and inventory analytics.
- Experience integrating SAP with production planning/MES systems.
- Familiarity with barcode/RFID, automated storage and retrieval systems and digital yard/silo monitoring.
- Proficiency in Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, advanced Excel or similar BI tools.
- Understanding of ERP/WMS data governance and access controls.
- Exposure to IoT sensors, predictive inventory analytics and warehouse automation is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online:
Apply Online: https://careers.dangote.com/job/Dangote-Petrochemicals-%28DPRP%29-Warehouse-Manager-PPU-Dang/1373469657/
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
Warehouse Team Lead – Polypropylene Unit (PPU) at Dangote Group
Company: Dangote Group
Location: Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil and Gas / Petrochemicals / Supply Chain
Experience: 5–8 years
Reports to: Head, Supply Chain Management
Job Summary
The Warehouse Team Lead will oversee the safe, efficient and accurate receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of polypropylene (PP) resin, additives, catalysts, packaging materials, spare parts and finished PP products.
The role supports uninterrupted PP production by maintaining material availability, protecting product quality, ensuring inventory accuracy and optimising warehouse space while maintaining HSE and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Inventory & Materials Management
- Oversee receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing and dispatch activities.
- Maintain accurate real-time inventory records in SAP MM/WM.
- Conduct cycle counts and physical stock takes.
- Investigate and resolve stock variances.
- Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and flag reorder points.
- Identify slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Apply FIFO/FEFO principles where appropriate.
Warehouse Operations & Dispatch
- Coordinate inbound receipt of PP resin, catalysts, additives and packaging materials.
- Supervise palletising, bagging, stacking and storage of finished PP products.
- Plan and control truck, rail and bulk dispatch schedules.
- Ensure delivery commitments are met while minimising turnaround times.
- Verify labelling, batch traceability and dispatch documentation.
- Optimise warehouse layout, racking and silo utilisation.
Team Leadership
- Lead and supervise warehouse supervisors, storekeepers, forklift operators and material handlers.
- Allocate manpower and equipment according to operational needs.
- Conduct toolbox talks, performance reviews and on-the-job training.
- Promote accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
HSE & Compliance
- Enforce safe handling and storage of PP resin, catalysts and other materials.
- Ensure compliance with refinery HSE policies, permit-to-work systems and hazardous materials regulations.
- Conduct safety walk-downs and 5S audits.
- Inspect forklifts, racking and fire protection systems.
- Investigate warehouse-related near-misses, damages and losses.
- Implement corrective actions.
Coordination & Continuous Improvement
- Liaise with Production and Planning to ensure material availability.
- Coordinate with Procurement on supplier delivery and material quality.
- Support Quality Assurance with quarantine, hold and rejected materials.
- Drive warehouse process improvement, automation and WMS initiatives.
- Prepare reports on inventory accuracy, dispatch KPIs and warehouse costs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CILT, APICS/CPIM or CSCP is an advantage.
- 5–8 years’ experience in warehouse or materials management.
- Experience in petrochemical, polymer, refinery or heavy industrial manufacturing is preferred.
- Experience handling bulk polymer/resin products and packaging operations is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ supervisory or team-lead experience.
- Experience working in or alongside refinery or petrochemical production units.
- Good understanding of HSE and process safety systems.
- Hands-on experience with SAP MM/WM or an equivalent ERP/WMS.
Digital / SAP Skills
- Proficiency in SAP MM, including purchase orders, goods receipt, goods issue, stock transfers and reservations.
- Working knowledge of SAP WM/EWM.
- Ability to generate and interpret inventory reports.
- Familiarity with SAP transaction codes such as MB52, MB5B and MMBE is an advantage.
- Familiarity with barcode/RFID systems is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for inventory analysis and KPI reporting.
- Exposure to digital yard/silo monitoring and automated inventory systems is an advantage.
- Basic understanding of SAP integration with production planning/MES systems.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online:
Apply Online: https://careers.dangote.com/job/Dangote-Petrochemicals-%28DPRP%29-Warehouse-Team-Lead-PPU-Dang/1373475257/
Application Closing Date: Not Specified