• Application Deadline: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: General Manager Operations - Transport Mobility Company


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial  , Logistics 
  

Job Description

• Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate the operations and budget of company


• Direct the activities of staff in relation to transportation operations, including dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles


• Direct the effectiveness of private, third party and contract carriage systems


• Work with international carriers and freight forwarders to streamline the flow of goods across international borders and through customs


• Plan, develop, and implement transportation health and safety, and security programs and activities


• Develop and communicate transportation policies and procedures


• Monitor operations to ensure that staff comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations


• Develop and implement profit improvement plans and change management plans


• Negotiate and authorize contracts, and direct procurement related to transportation operational needs


• Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance procedures related to transportation activities


• Develop key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the transportation operations


• Conduct investigations to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures


• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints


• Interview, select, coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of transportation personnel, including crew members


• Mentor select transportation staff


• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships


• Remain current with latest transportation technology systems and procedures


• Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates


• Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes


• Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services of transportation operations

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in transportation fleet management, business development, e-commerce, finance, supply chain management


• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities, with a track record of resolving complex issues within the supply chain


• A strategic mindset with to develop and implement long term plans and initiatives to drive company’s success


• Demonstrated success in managing and growing a portfolio of established, mature account relationships.


• Strong collaborator that works well cross-functionally, across the company, and externally.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and work in a rapidly changing environment.


• Ability to inspire creativity throughout the organization.


• A high degree of analytical acumen and demonstrated ability to project and assess the commercial impact of current and proposed sales practices.


• Extensive experience working with both agencies and direct advertisers to provide world-class customer service to clients.


• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively.


• Ability to execute on and motivate a team around growth and sales targets


• Excellent leadership and managerial skills


• Results-oriented - holds themselves accountable for short- and long-term success


• Exceptional communication skills