Area WND Manager at APM Terminals

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