Location: Lagos
Reports to: MD/CEO
Responsible: All Commercial/Operations
Job Purpose
Responsible to provide leadership in strategic business planning & implementation for the entire Commercial/Operations unit in the line with the strategy of the group company.
Effectively managing intra/inter – departmental staff relations, accountable for day-to-day running of the operational department
Has an oversight function for the Business Development Group
Provide leadership to the Commercial/Operation unit comprising of Airfreight, Seafreight, Groupage and Customs Affairs
Effective coordination of Commercial/Operational duties towards organisational objectives
Planning and forecasting operational requirements for FGSL
Co-ordinates the activities of the Business development unit in relation to Commercial/Operation function
Provide guidance to the commercial team in quotation management with the most competitive rates
Liaise with clients, industry stakeholders and partners on business relations
Managing and motivating the entire operations team to achieving the daily/weekly goals
Utilizing FGSL’s international partners to win new business on the global market
Turning lead local/international enquiries into profitable businesses
Giving timely and regular feedback to
Management on operational activities as often as its required
Meeting with Executive Management to discuss future strategies and contributing to growth and direction of the company
Participating in seminars. conferences to increase and build larger network and new opportunities for FGSL
Implement structure and improve process flow and efficiencies for the unit
Continuously seek new ways to expand our service offerings by adding new and/or specialized carriers
Liaise with HR to identify the gaps/needs of the team in order to improve capabilities and performance
Develop and promote compliance/best practices within the operations unit to drive efficiency and profitability
Maintain regular contact with subordinates to ensure smooth operations and compliance with industry standard with customs regulations and other required regulations/laws
Qualifications
A good first degree from a reputable University/Polytechnic or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage
Minimum of 4-7 years’ managerial experience in International Freight Forwarding & General Logistics, Oil & Gas Logistics experience and Project Management will be an added advantage
Must be familiar with Int’l Freight Forwarding commercial quotation and regulations
Has working business knowledge/hands-on experience of the Shipping & Logistics industry
Has a proactive and can-do attitude in the pursuit of his/her responsibilities
Must have leadership & hands on experience in International Freight Forwarding, Supply
Chain Logistics and Project Management
Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to build relationship and foster teamwork
Method of Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward complete Resumes to career@fglobalshipping.com