APM Terminals is one of the world's leading container terminal operating and management companies, with a comprehensive and geographically balanced Global Terminal Network of over 50 integrated facilities in 31 countries and five continents. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Central Africa Cluster Director based in Lagos Nigeria. Nigeria has been identified as a 'must win' market and in this role you will be accountable for driving profitable growth and the Inland Services strategy gaining exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.
Job Title: Central Africa Cluster Manager - Inland Services
Ref: 56356
Location: APM Terminals, Lagos, Nigeria
Reporting to the Inland Services Regional Director for Africa, you will be responsable for a portfolio of businesses across Central Africa and will have a Cluster team reporting into you.
PURPOSE
• Responsible for all aspects of leadership, profitability, and governance for IS activities in the Central Africa Cluster
• Directs the activities for entity teams throughout the Central Africa Cluster to ensure continuous strive for operational excellence and profitability
• Ensures that policies and guidelines are developed in accordance with overall regional strategies and policies
• Pro-actively identifies growth opportunities across the Cluster
Accountabilities
• Holds accountability for all financial and non-financial targets for IS in the Central Africa Cluster
• Responsible for the management supervision of the entities in the Central Africa Cluster
• Evaluates the financial results of the Central Africa Cluster by regularly analyzing the P/L with the key leaders and taking measure to correct deviations, leverage opportunities, and ensures forecasted results are attained or surpassed
• Drives cost leadership principals as a mandatory practice throughout the Central Africa Cluster . Responsible for reporting and performing sufficient cost control
• Actively contributes to the development of the third party revenue and sales pipeline.
APM Terminals Nigeria Job Vacancies: Central Africa Cluster Manager - Inland Services
CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
• Must be a fluent French speaker
• The position requires advanced skills and knowledge to lead teams throughout different disciplines
• Minimum college degree. Advanced degree in management such as MBA, is preferable
• Proven management experience from the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management
• Detailed understanding of the various links between functional areas
• Sound knowledge of Project Management techniques and investment analysis
• Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization
• Trustworthy, ambitious and able to work highly independently and in teams
• Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives
For more information and application: APM Terminals Nigeria Job Vacancies: Cluster Manager (http://www.maersk.com/Career/Vacancies/Pages/Vacancies.aspx?Region=0&Country=71&Company=0&JobFunction=0&JobNumber=56356).
Contact information: For further information please contact Hayley.Shipp@apmterminals.com
Deadline: 7th May, 2011.