Liner Manager at GAC

Accountabilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and support for Sales, Customer Service, and Operations departments.
• Prepare sales budgets with the principal(s) and measure performance-based KPIs provided by the principal(s).
• Develop and implement local KPIs (GAC TIME).
• Ensure relevant SOPs, both principal and internal, are developed and implemented.
• Prepare and share timely and accurate reports.
• Prepare local budget for liner activity and ensure revenue and expenditure targets are attained through robust budget management.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to refine systems, workflows and procedures to optimise cost and increase controls.
• Develop and embed a performance management culture and manage talent, succession planning, and continual professional development of the liner team.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships and a good understanding of the market.
• Maintain good and active relationship with principal(s).
• Maintain good relationship with local authorities relevant to liner principal(s)
• Ensure regular filing and archiving of all liner related document in line with statutory requirements.
• Implement, maintain and regularly review GAC Compliance and HSSE guidelines.
• Perform vendor and procurement management.

Qualifications and Skills

• University graduate, preferably a Degree related to Transportation, Shipping or Logistics
• At least 10 years’ relevant and related experience
• Experience of working in Nigeria or West Africa (or similar locations) is an added advantage.
• Knowledgeable in liner shipping and logistics.
• In-depth knowledge of liner industry & processes.
• Fluency in both written and verbal English communication.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Comfortable in handling multiple reporting lines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Effective negotiation.
• Assertive personality.
• Proactive.
• Hands-on.
• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Has high-level of integrity.