• Application Deadline:
• Position: Port Operations Senior Manager (COO)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Logistics 
  
  

YOUR ROLE

•  Reporting to the Country General & Deputy General Manager, you will provide support and expertise for the development of port activities for the Group.


• Your main mission is to coordinate, lead, pilot and supervise all activities of the Operations department including transhipment activities.

 WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO

• Leading the Operations team


•  Define the general and specific objectives of the team.


• Ensure the proper organization of the operations team and the training of its personnel.


• Ensure compliance with the group procedures, tools, and deadlines.


• Ensure compliance with group procedures related to ship calls and their operations.


• Ensure full compliance for special cargo management (HAZ, OOG, Reefers, etc.)


• Ensure the maintenance of Key performance Indicators requested by management.


• Respond to questions from the lines or HO or RO regarding the port, terminal, and operations.


• Perform necessary checks to ensure the proper functioning of the team.


• Ensure the proper execution of tasks of the department, including the management of import/export lists, manifest declaration and the transshipment activities.


• Coordinate and manage relations with the SSC/GBS and or any third-party service providers.


• Leading the weekly transhipment idle follow-up meetings and ensuring the proper accuracy of Journey Legs.


• Monitoring the performance of any branch and reporting to the senior management.


• Interface and coordinate with lines, regional office, terminals and port authorities


•  Meet the expectations of the line’s operations & cargo flow.


• Represent and protect the group's interest vis a vis terminals and port authorities across the country.


• Coordinate any intervention by an external service related to our ships or equipment.


• Certify and validate invoices related to operations.


• Implement and follow Cost Improvement Plan.


• Develop & Implement Electronic Data Interchange with stakeholders for a full digitalization of data.


• Developing and implementing operational procedures and policies in line with the group Core Model.

 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

•  You have a postgraduate degree (+5 years) in a Merchant Navy School or a master’s degree in Transport and Logistics as well as a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in maritime activities in a similar position.


• You have developed a professional network in the maritime sector, allowing you to be legitimate internally and externally with partners.


•  You have a first successful experience in team management. You have good listening and communication skills and know how to work in a team.


•  Your interpersonal skills, your ability to persuade and your proactivity are your major assets to succeed in this position.


• You have a strong capacity to adapt. You are compliant and have a big sense of responsibility. You can manage emergencies and crisis situations.


• You are fluent in English. You are computer literate.