Operations Steering Support Specialist

Job Category: Administrative
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Lagos

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.

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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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 French 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.

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