Description
Sector: Transportation
Overview
Head Operations responsibilities include oversee operational daily activities across cross functional units, designing policies, overseeing customer service and implementing technology solutions.
Provide leadership and strategic direction to the organization and ensure growth, profitability and return on investment on its activities.
Skills and Capabilities
Lead and manage operations and supply chain activities, including but not limited to procurement, logistics, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, customer service.
Management of the company’s fleet and mechanical handling equipment’s (MHE)
Interface with other business units’ managers – planning, sourcing, procurement, logistics, engineering, assets/facilities, operations, warehouse, inventory, transport and distribution to ensure the organization desired objectives are met
Track key performance indicators on operations activities including timeliness, lead time, total cost of ownership (TCO), supply scheduling, routing planning, inventory optimization, obsolescence, service delivery and costs savings.
Manage the organization’s planning, finance, human resources, sourcing, procurement, logistics, warehouse, inventory, quality control, security and annual costs.
Ensure employee compliance with organization’s health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies.
Manage the Company’s supply chain and coordinate the maintenance of the company's fleet
Inventory and warehouse management
Manage customer database and ensure open communication with major customers
Ensure smooth and successful deliveries
Create and manage the website and mobile app
Work closely with the Sales and Market department on sales and marketing strategies
Conduct risk management exercises and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution in Transport, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing & Sales, or related field
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar role
M.Sc/MBA is an added advantage
Professional certification in logistics and supply chain
Strong knowledge of logistics management for efficient service delivery
Proven track record of successful distribution and logistics management
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
Experience leading and managing a sizeable team.
Expertise in logistics, inventory and warehouse management.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
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Sector: Transportation
Overview
The Head of Sales and Marketing oversees an organization's sales and marketing programs, developing sales targets for the organization, explore new opportunities, enable sales improvements, product mix development, and taking responsibility for the department's performance against the organizations set targets.
Skills and Capabilities
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
Provide the strategic framework for sales, marketing & campaign direction encompassing branding, positioning and value in the market
Development of the marketing, sales and operational procedures and strategies for the company to meet revenue and growth targets
Responsible for the development and implementation of the commercial strategy, strategic sales & marketing Plan and embedding sales & marketing principles and practice across the organization
Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
Implement and utilise analytics to track sales trends and identify opportunities for growth
Conceptualize digital marketing initiatives, analyze data and measure results
Reach out to existing and potential partners with service offerings
Build a trust and foster a relationship to be recognized as a premium logistics service supplier with attributes of timeliness and reliability.
Qualifications
First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution, in either a Marketing, Business Administration or relevant field
Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a similar role
MSc/MBA or relevant certification is an added advantage
Proven experience in sales and marketing
Good communication skills both oral and writing
Good negotiations and persuasive skills
Customer focus orientation
Good business acumen
Proven experience in leading sales and marketing unit to deliver on its set target
Ability to manage sales and marketing budget
Ability to motivate and lead a sizable team
Proven experience in a target driven eco system.
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Sector: Transportation
Overview
The Head Finance and Admin will be responsible for creating financial forecasting models, assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations.
Develop and oversee the corporate financial goals and objectives of the organization.
He / She will provide exemplary financial advice, analysis, budgeting and reporting to top management.
Skills and Capabilities
Design and implement strategies and mechanisms to safeguard the company’s financial assets
Liase with all relevant heads to develop the company’s annual corporate budget and the allocation of financial resources
Coordinate the proactive monitoring and reporting of budget positions of all the departments and units
Coordinate the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, processes and procedures in line with leading practices
Keep abreast of changes and updates to financial regulations
Continuously review the Finance department’s activities and make recommendations for improvement to the Head, Finance and Corporate services
Provide technical, logistic and administrative support to the Executive Management in the review and approval of the outcomes of the appraisal process, including attendance at such Executive Management meeting(s)
Oversee and ensure regular update of staff compensation details and payroll system
Facilitate accurate and timely payroll processing and salary disbursement to all staff
Ensure that the HR Policies and Procedures manual and staff handbook are up to date in line with current trends, realities and best practices
Keep abreast on all matters affecting staff and their welfare, and escalate any staff related issues or complaint accordingly
Manage procurement and ensure the resources of the organization are adequately maintained
Coordinate all admin activities within the organization.
Qualifications
First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution in Finance, Accounting, or any related field
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in finance or at least 5 years of accounting or finance experience
MSc/ MBA is an added advantage
Profession certification ACA, ACCA or similar qualification
Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, business presentation and analytical skills
High sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical standards
Good business acumen, maturity and tact, with the ability to relate with top management of financial institutions
Excellent appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applicable tools
Good knowledge of finance and accounting.
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Sector: Transportation
Overview
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for oversees strategies, programs and projects to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.
He/ She will provide exemplary leadership, oversee logistics operations. control and reduce logistics and distribution costs while maintaining efficiency and delivery commitments.
Skills and Capabilities
Monitor and stay abreast of industry, national and global developments, trends and events to ensure that the company is able to maintain and sharpen its competitive positioning and advantage
Collaborate with the Board to define and articulate the company’s vision and champion the articulation of strategies and plans for achieving it
Recommend to the Board an annual operation plan and budget that addresses how to implement the approved corporate strategy
Ensure clear and unambiguous communication of the overall business objectives and strategic direction to the lowest level of the organization
Provide leadership to direct reports and the entire staff, and ensure a strong relationship between senior management and the Board
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key organizations and investors and champion the formulation of strategic business alliances
Drive the expansion of the company’s footprint in the industry by expanding the number of customers served
Oversee the formulation and implementation of effective marketing and customer engagement strategies to achieve sustainable growth in customer base, market share, sales and profit
Provide leadership in the identification, appraisal and realization of opportunities for investments and new business development
Ensure prompt implementation of the company’s approved operational plans and ensure that operations are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Provide broad guidelines for the establishment of standards to ensure and measure the performance of the organisation; its departments, and personnel
Ensure continuous review and assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities
Receive and review periodic financial and non-financial reports to effectively monitor and steer the activities of the company to achieve strategic objectives.
Qualifications
First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution in any related field
Minimum of 20 years cognate experience, with at least 10 years at executive management level
MSc or MBA is an added advantage.
Professional certification is a plus
Proven experience in business transformation, process improvement and business development
Proven experience in haulage, cargo, warehousing, and distribution channels
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to link operations performance with the organization goals and objectives.
Proven experience in establishing a strong performance management culture
Experience leading and managing a sizeable team.
Proven experience in transport and logistics industry.
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