Assistant General Manager (Logistics) at Smart Partners

Job Description

• We are looking for a Business Leader, with an entrepreneurial mindset, who understands the dynamics and business environment in the Logistics Sector.
• The Ideal candidate will build a comprehensive and standardized program for the entire logistics company.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop processes to ensure delivery and logistics run with high quality and tight SLA.
• Set the vision, strategy, and processes in place to manage the entire logistics needs.
• Market and sell warehousing, rail and road transportation services and the full bouquet of integrated logistics packages and specialized services to meet client needs and to maximize warehouse/rail siding occupancy.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the budget and activities associated with sales and marketing.
• Develop, implement and evaluate sales and marketing policies, procedures and strategies.
• Identify opportunities through market research and networking, and develop a marketing approach tailored to meet the needs of the clients.
• Develop solutions to counter delivery challenges.
• Prepare budgetary forecasts and monitor as appropriate.
• Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
• Work with the product team to develop customized solutions for logistics operations.
• Reduce and optimize logistics cost by working on solutions like scheduling, route planning.
• Represent and promote the company at promotional events, such as trade shows and association meetings.
• Continuously monitor effectiveness of the logistics operations strategies aimed at efficiency, thereby reducing - operating costs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
• MBA is a plus
• Minimum of 10 years proven experience in similar role.
• Cognate knowledge about trucking and trucking business.
• Good knowledge in various industries and can structure new businesses in other industries in terms of supply
• Vast managerial skills
• Knowledge of distribution operating systems, logistics and forecasting.

Salary
N500,000 with Quarterly bonus and a Company Car.