About Wigmore Trading

Wigmore Trading is a fast-growing company operating across multiple sectors including infrastructure, logistics, commodities, and technology services across Africa.

As part of our expansion strategy, Wigmore Trading is launching a cold chain logistics platform focused on refrigerated transport and solar-powered cold storage solutions.

The goal is to reduce food spoilage, improve agricultural supply chains, and enable farmers, traders, and businesses to preserve and transport perishable goods more efficiently.

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Role Summary

The Head of Cold Chain Logistics & Refrigerated Transport will lead the development and growth of Wigmore Trading’s cold storage and refrigerated logistics network.

The role focuses on building infrastructure that connects farms, markets, warehouses, and food retailers through reliable cold chain systems that preserve produce and reduce post-harvest losses.

This position requires a professional with strong experience in logistics, food supply chains, refrigerated transport, or cold storage infrastructure.

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Key Responsibilities

Business & Strategy Development

• Develop the strategy for Wigmore Trading’s cold chain infrastructure and refrigerated transport network.

• Identify opportunities for solar-powered cold rooms, refrigerated trucking, and agricultural cold hubs.

• Build scalable cold storage solutions for markets, farms, and food distribution centres.

Infrastructure Deployment

• Lead the deployment of cold storage facilities and refrigerated transport systems.

• Implement solar-powered cold rooms in agricultural markets and production hubs.

• Establish farm-level pre-cooling facilities and produce aggregation centres.

Supply Chain Integration

• Build logistics networks connecting farmers, wholesalers, food processors, and retailers.

• Implement systems for inventory tracking, produce handling, and cold chain monitoring.

• Ensure reliable temperature-controlled transport from farms to markets.

Partnerships & Market Expansion

• Build partnerships with farmer cooperatives, agricultural businesses, food retailers, and hospitality companies.

• Collaborate with agritech platforms and agricultural development organisations.

• Expand adoption across major food supply corridors and produce markets.

Operations & Platform Management

• Build and manage teams across logistics operations, facility management, and technical maintenance.

• Implement systems for monitoring cold storage performance and supply chain efficiency.

• Ensure operational processes that maintain food safety and product quality.

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Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agricultural Economics, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in logistics, cold chain operations, agricultural supply chains, or food distribution infrastructure.

• Experience managing cold storage facilities or refrigerated transport operations.

• Experience working with agricultural supply chains or food distribution networks.

Skills

• Strong understanding of cold chain logistics and food supply chain management.

• Experience deploying infrastructure projects and managing logistics operations.

• Strong leadership and project management capability.

• Ability to build partnerships with farmers, cooperatives, and food distributors.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with agricultural supply chains or food logistics companies.

• Familiarity with food safety standards and cold storage regulations.

• Experience launching scalable logistics or infrastructure platforms.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.

• Opportunity to build and lead a national cold chain logistics network.

• Career growth within a fast-growing and diversified company.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to:

jobs@wigmoretrading.com

Please include “Head of Cold Chain Logistics – Lagos” in the subject line.