Job Title: Branch Manager
Location: Nigeria
Employer: Freight and Logistics Company
Recruiter: Akintola Williams Deloitte
The individual will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Port Harcourt branch of the organization which involves the provision of administrative decision-making, support and leadership.
Responsibilities:
• Supervising and coordinating import and export operations in and out of the location
• Managing daily forwarding activities of the growing air, ocean and road business while effectively developing new routes and services -Approving and reviewing freight agents' quotations as well as customers' invoices
• Liaison with the sales department to develop strategies for the acquisition of new customers and the retention and development of the existing ones
• Effective relationship management with clients, agents, suppliers, customs authority officials, etc.
• Maintaining communication and control throughout all phases of the supply chain, including the production of management reports and statistical/unit cost analysis
• Ensuring the adherence to all rules and regulations pertaining to the freight forwarding units
• Conducting operational meetings with key staff in the branch
Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent with strong freight forwarding background in operations, business and development
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Relevant certifications/qualifications in logistics/supply-chain programme
• Excellent business literacy and communication skills
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should please apply with their CVs.
Only applicants with the minimum requirements should apply. Please note that applicants with multiple applications will be disqualified.
Deadline: 4th September, 2013
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