Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Ama Zuma Group is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee the day-to-day operations of its downstream oil & gas business, including product procurement/trading, logistics/transport, and retail/petrol station operations. The role involves ensuring safe, efficient, profitable, and compliant operations while scaling the business across retail, haulage, and trading.

Responsibilities

• Oversee downstream operations (retail stations, product haulage, petroleum trading)
• Develop and execute operational strategy to meet revenue, volume, and margin targets
• Monitor KPIs: throughput, stock losses, station profitability, fleet utilization, OPEX
• Manage retail/petrol station network, HSE standards, and site profitability
• Drive retail expansion, site acquisition, and franchise/dealer management
• Oversee product transportation, route planning, and haulage compliance
• Manage loading at depots, trucking contracts, and driver welfare
• Work with Commercial/Trading on product sourcing, importation, and wholesale trading
• Monitor market pricing, margins, and competitor activity
• Manage relationships with NNPC, major marketers, depot owners, and suppliers
• Enforce HSE standards and ensure regulatory compliance (NMDPRA, NESREA, PPPRA)
• Manage operational risk (theft, adulteration, fire, insurance, audit controls)
• Lead and develop Heads of Retail, Logistics, Trading, HSE, and Operations
• Own the annual operating budget and drive cost optimization
• Report to CEO/Board on operational performance and growth opportunities
• Drive digitalization initiatives (POS, ERP, fleet tracking, telemetry)

Requirements

• BSc in Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA/MSc an advantage)
• 12+ years' experience in downstream oil & gas, with 5+ years in senior leadership
• Hands-on experience in at least 2 of: retail, transport, trading
• Deep understanding of NMDPRA regulations, product supply chain, retail P&L, and haulage operations in Nigeria
• Strategic thinking, P&L ownership, and crisis management skills
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial acumen
• HSE, PMP, or Oil & Gas operations certifications are a plus

How to Apply Send your CV to careers.amazumagroup@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.