Assistant Head, Haulage Operations

Lextorah LDS

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Lagos, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Our client, a publicly- quoted company, is a well established end to end ground logistics business, with a 2 decade long pedigree re-defining the standards of the transportation business in Nigeria.

Consistent with its desire to maintain the highest possible standards with its business processes and people- management practice, the company is looking to fill the following positions in its operations.

  • Successful candidate for this position will be expected to provide operational support to the overall head of the Group Haulage Division towards the achievement of the Division’s target and in implementing the company’s haulage strategy and polices.
  • In addition, he will have responsibility for business development, cost management/operational efficiencies, strong crew management/controls, effective vredit collections, continuous process improvement as well as key client relationship management, execution of service contracts, as well as fleet routing and exigency management.
  • Good university degree/HND in Automobile Engineering/transport Management.
  • Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in transport and logistics.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Articulate with excellent communication and negotiation, planning and execution skills.
  • Membership of any relevant professional Bodies such as NIM, CILT etc will be a definite plus.
  • High energy, proactive, strong problem-solving skills, assertive and ability to work under pressure.
  • Age; not more than 45 years.
About this role

Summary

Support haulage division operations, develop business, manage costs, and maintain client relationships.

Job title

Assistant Head, Haulage Operations

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Lagos, Nigeria; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationnegotiationplanningproblem-solvingfleet management

Preferred skills

professional membershipautomobile engineeringtransport management

Specializations

haulagetransport managementfleet routingbusiness developmentcost management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lagos, Nigeria

On-site City