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General Manager, Operations

Adexen

Lagos, Nigeria

304 applicants

Job description

Job Introduction

    Adexen has been mandated by a multinational Logistics & Supply Chain company to recruit a General Manager, Operations for its operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

    Coordinate the daily operations and clearing of shipment respecting interconnect procedures and lead time in order to match the scope of work. Lead the sea-freight and transport teams in areas of profitability, efficiency, and quality of service.

    Responsibilities:

    • Supervise all administrative activities related to the section under his responsibility, including regular operational and inspection visits to each site.
    • Ensure and implement a tight follow-up with the operations and clearing team, to monitor and manage continuity in clearing and delivery of all traffic in accordance with our client’s expectations/satisfaction.
    • Implement statistics and status report per clients from pre-alert till delivery.
    • Ensure budget goals are achieved and operational cost controlled.
    • Oversee single goods declaration and processing for both import and export shipments.
    • Oversee customs examination and release of goods.
    • Oversee import and export operations in the seaport
    • Ensure immediate invoicing and archiving of closed files.
    • Managing conflicting situation that may occur between the different sections under his responsibility in close cooperation with the Country Managing Director.
    • Work closely with each section to develop and maintain a productive work team spirit by supervising, and reinforcing company rules and procedures.
    • Close liaison with commercial department to assist in addressing specific customer requirements and preparing appropriate technical solutions with associated costs in conjunction with the heavy lift expert.
    • Define, in conjunction with the Country Managing Director specific targets for each activity the company promotes.
    • Ensure operational procedures are put in place, updated when necessary, understood and respected.
    • Ensure QHSE are complied with within the zone of operation and that new regulations and licences are followed.
    • Develop and keep up formal and informal contacts with authorities.
    • Ensure that all operational corrective/preventive or improvement actions defined during meetings with the Country Managing Director are implemented.
    • Prepare reports on regular basis and send to the Country Managing Director.

Desired Skills and Experience

    • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
    • Eight years’ experience in transport, clearing & forwarding operations.
    • Sound knowledge of customs regulatory documents and the preparation and Classification of goods in the Customs Tariffs.
    • Must be a team player and manager with excellent communication skills
    • Good interpersonal relationship with customs and other Federal Agencies at the port.
    • Ability to use a computing system.
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.

Industry

Logistics & Transport

Job Seniority

Manager

Job Category

General Business

Employment Type

Full time

Experience

5 - 10 years

Skills

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