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Job Location drjobs

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Create implement and manage operational strategy for a leading logistics solutions business.

Manage general cargo bulk container stack transport services internal and external warehousing facilities planning and operations reporting to the GM.

Minimum Requirements

  • 5 years experience in senior management capacity and strong experience in port operations with a strategic view on various business models and cargo handling methods.
  • Budgeting at senior management level.
  • Warehousing transport and depot management.
  • Stevedoring experience (breakbulk and citrus) is a prerequisite.
  • Bulk handling would be advantageous.
  • Sound knowledge of perishables (citrus handling experience) and general cargo protocols.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification a strong advantage
  • Exposure to contract management of operational service providers including labour.

Skills / Key Competencies

  • Welldeveloped planning and organizational skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem solving and decisionmaking
  • Prioritization skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Customer focused.
  • Project management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and produce accurate results.
  • Proactive decision maker.
  • Assertive.
  • Drive and energy to fulfill responsibilities and meet deadlines.
  • Computer literacy
  • Willing to work shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Key Performance Areas

  • Plan and manage operations of general cargo and citrus shipments.
  • Manage the documentation process.
  • Manage and control multiple warehouse operations.
  • Manage vessel planning activities in conjunction with Logistics Manager.
  • Manage and control of warehouse quayside (bulk and breakbulk) container operations and onboard stevedoring
  • Manage negotiate and control contracts and activities of Service Providers.
  • Adhere to and manage labour and service providers cost budgets.
  • Compile annual and fiveyear budgets for all operational services.
  • Manage customer interface and accounts.
  • Manage control and enable contracted personnel.
  • Staff Development


Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

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