Summary of Duties
-Responsible for managing processes to liaise with a variety of parties (management, employees, shipping lines, freight companies, banks, suppliers, customers…etc) in relation to order processing / shipping functions.
-Responsible for the management of a team of logistics/execution personnel charged with the task of order preparation and fulfillment. This team is responsible for order preparation and logistics.
-Coordinating and controlling the order cycle between suppliers to various sites.
-Coordinating with all freight carriers including negotiating prices & conditions regularly for the benefit of the company / group.
-Ability to analyze logistical problems and producing new solutions.
-Scrutinize data received to monitor performance and plan improvements on ordering / shipping performances.
-Ability to produce clear up to date procedural documentation.
-Financial capability to include but not limited to the ability to open, read, analyze, financial documents e.g. L/C, LOC…etc and the capability to coordinate payable & receivables with the finance manger on a timely manner.
-Monitor and strategic response to regulation / rules/ laws (shipping / importation) within various countries of interest.
Salary range: 2500 – 3000 usd per monthEducational Requirements:
-University Degree in logistics or a comparable degree. Certificate / diploma / courses in logistics management /managerial skills a/o advanced studies is a plus.
Prior Work Experience:
-Minimum 5-7 years experience in the logistics /execution management sector.
Soft skills:
-Professional, hard working, dedicated, goal oriented and a team player.
-Good time management and the ability to prioritize projects and process multiple tasks as required to achieve company’s objectives.
-Excellent communication / negotiating skills.
-Work well under stress and ability to meet deadlines.
-Flexibility and ability to manage change.
-Proficient in English is a must / French and Portuguese is a plus.
Distinguish Competencies:
-Change catalyst, Passion for growth, Strategic influence, Team leadership.
Technical Skills:
-MS office knowledge.
-IT literacy
-Well-versed of shipping, logistics and business lingo / abbreviations.
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