General Manager for International Logistics and Maritime company Durban - - Durban

Sal circa 100k per month plus med aid and Provident fund (highly negotiable)

Exciting role for an EXPERIENCED GENERAL MANAGER to work for a joint venture between two international maritime companies. The role reports directly to EXCO.

Essential Experience

A minimum of 10 (Ten) years’ EXPERIENCE IN ROAD AND SEA LOGISTICS, with 5 (Five) years’ experience being in a Senior Management position, preferably in General Management in a maritime and logistics company .
Degree pref MBA
Sound commercial and financial experience in compiling financial reports and calculating PnL and profit margins
Import and Export knowledge essential.
Experience in reporting to the Executive management team and assisting with creating and implementing strategy
Strong stakeholder engagement experience with local and international shareholders

Preferable Experience

Experience in transportation and import and export of commodities ( hard and soft)
Experience in warehousing

Operations

Strategically manage the entire Warehouse Function of both inland and sea ports.
Ensure implementation of all Operational Policies and Procedures, and introduce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) where necessary
Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety. (OHS)
Implementation and maintenance of equipment and ensure the effective and safe use of Warehouse equipment.
Complete the entire process for claims and or damages, and report to EXCO on the steps to alleviate future claims and or damages.
Ensure stock levels of all cargo are accounted for on a continuous basis by use of the relevant systems.

People Management

Introduce, implement staff performance reviews.
Introduce, implement, and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with customers and transporters.

Financial Management

We are looking for someone with sound commercial and financial acumen capable of compiling financial reports and calculating PnL The successful candidate will be responsible for improving profit margins.

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