• Application Deadline:
• Position: Vice President: West Africa| Freight Forwarding


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Function:

• To initiate the DP World Freight Forwarding network and footprint expansion strategy across West Africa.


• This is to be achieved through implementing Ocean & Air product procurement strategies in key West Africa Countries; to implement key Trade Lane strategies (IMEA) and to ensure strategic compliance across the East African network whilst also mitigating risk associated to contract liability with network offices/partners

Key Performance Areas

Network

• To grow Freight Forwarding competence across the region through;


• Bolstering Freight Forwarding competence within existing Imperial/DP World freight forwarding operations in West Africa;


• Maintaining and expanding existing partner agent relationships and opening their services to our global offices;


• Collaborating with partners in key geographies and opening their services to our global offices; and


• Partnering, Leveraging, and Acquiring new freight forwarding businesses


• Collaborating and enhancing business between the global offices.

Operations

• To grow Freight Forwarding across the region through;


• Introduction and implementation of sound operational platforms, either through CW1 or Cargo Runners;


• Implementation of customs services and compliance thereof;


• Implementation of Air and Ocean operational teams to facilitate the through-put of shipments; and


• Collaborating and enhancing business between the Imperial / DP World business units.

Business Development

• To develop business within the West Africa Community and other trades by;


• Developing marketing strategies internally and externally for alignment and maximum exposure and expansion (new & existing) business


• Collaborating with Regional Commercial, Sales, Product, Operations and Trade Lane teams to execute strategies for maximum market growth and benefit across the various pillars; and


• Analysing market data and KPI’s to adjust to market demands

Strategy

• Staying abreast of industry and market developments, proactively responding where required to maintain progress and support.


• Supply guidance on conceptual designs, developments and implementation strategies across the East / West Africa region.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or a field related to the position


• 8 – 10 years Freight Forwarding experience


• Must be willing to travel


• Geographical and geopolitical knowledge, ability to interface and communicate with different cultures is essential


• 3 years prior experience within the Freight Forwarding industry as a P&L head.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a logistics or clearing and forwarding environment


• Good understanding of Import/Export procedures and Incoterms


• Prior experience within Commercial / Operations in the industry is preferred

Skills Required:

• Strong networker


• Strong analytical skills


• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.


• Communication capability at all levels, both internally and externally


• Ability to work independently and be a team player simultaneously


• Excellent Communication and presentation skills


• Work well under pressure, adhere to deadlines and be a self-starter


• Ability to work independently and be a team player simultaneously


• Must take ownership of the position, be dedicated and innovative


• Ability to present the company services and group in a professional manner


• Willingness to share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members


• Willingness to acquire new skills and gain knowledge and share best practices.