Branch Manager Job at a leading Freight and Logistics Company in Nigeria

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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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