Job Title: Operations Steering Support Specialist
Location: Lagos
Reporting to: Area Operations Director
Remuneration: 14,400 USD annually
Coverage Area: Nigeria, Congo, Angola, Cameroon
Job Overview
Our client in the international Logistic industry is seeking to hire an Operations Steering Support (OPSS) Specialist, In this role as the specialist, you will play a key role in supporting strategic and operational planning through insights into business performance, cost development, and forecasting. You are responsible for driving financial transparency, performance managing operational and cost KPIs, ensuring data integrity and data quality to provide a single source of truth on cost and KPI reporting as well as supporting leadership with data-driven decision-making in your Area.
Key Responsibilities
1. Performance Management & Insights
Forecast key P&L elements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for the Area.
Translate business targets into operational KPIs per country/cluster.
Calculate and analyze performance gaps against Budget, Plan, and Savings targets; follow up on corrective actions with stakeholders.
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2. Cost Transparency & Control
Support cost modeling and forecasting for the Area, working closely with QSC and Controlling.
Responsible for creating and maintaining terminal-level cost sheets to improve visibility of cost drivers and data quality to support accurate cost accruals and overall cost picture.
Collaborate on cost-saving initiatives, support accurate accruals, and ensure consistent cost categorization.
3. Data Management & Reporting
Act as a data steward in your Area – validate, test, define and ensure data quality for unit cost and KPI reporting.
Collaborate with QSCs and Regional OPSS to ensure a unified “one set of numbers” approach.
4. Planning & Budget Support
Provide input during forecasting and budgeting cycles, including challenge and validation of assumptions.
Support tracking of cost and operational performance against budget with relevant stakeholders..
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Execution Support
Be the source of energy within the area of responsibility, driving for team engagement and continuous improvement
Liaise between Area, QSC, and Regional OPSS to ensure clear implementation of priorities.
Engage with procurement and operations on savings plans and KPI alignment.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in planning, financial analysis, cost control, or operational reporting.
- Ability to speak in bi-lingual is an added advantage
- Experience working in a multi national company is an added advantage
- Familiarity with SAP, Power BI, Advanced analytics or Excel-based reporting is preferred.
- Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on, execution-driven approach.
- Ability to synthesize data and derive actionable insights.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- Business development: 5 years (Required)
