APM Terminals Nigeria Job Vacancies: Cluster Manager

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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.

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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.

Contact information: For further information please contact Hayley.Shipp@apmterminals.com

Deadline: 7th May, 2011.