Job Description
About the Job
- Bring the integrator vision alive and to grow a first class operated WnD product. Reponsible for all sites and all sorts of outsourced sites (partner, 3rd party, JV e.g.) within Central West Africa (CWA) Area.
- The Area WnD manager is fully accountable for P&L and operations of the Warehousing and Distribution products within the area, having business development & operational ownership. Identify & drive investment and M&A opportunities
Responsibilities
Profit & Loss:
- New and existing customer management
- Contract management
- Site performance (cost/utilization)
- Continious improvement & optimization of assets
- Investment decisions and follow up on the same
Product:
- Expand business footprint while ensuring proftable growth
- Execution of WND strategy for area in aligment with CEN
- Business development aligned with strategy
- Develop new customers by liasing with area sales
- Local implementation
- Growth targets
- Product mix
- Work with BD teams across verticals for growth
- Tender handling
Operational excellence:
- HSSE adherence
- Drive compliance & regulatory adherence
- Sites operating basis security / IT standards
General management:
- Lease administration
- Contract management
- Drive adherence to governance framework
- Ensure the WnD product can meet future growth requirements and achieves sustainable business results.
Leadership:
- Develop talent pipeline
- Engagement of WND teams within the area
- Maintain positive relationship while working closely with WnD site managers
Requirements
- Strong Warehouse & Distribution knowledge with 10+ years of experience and 5 in Leadership role
- Area market knowledge
- Financial acumen –ability to read, interpret and act on P&L
- Self directed/entrepreneurial
- Proven track record for leadership & team management
- Stakeholder mng & collaboration in a matrix organization
- Commercial mindset
- Communication & interpersonal skills
- Strong dealing with customers