Current Job Opening at Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics Limited

Location: Lagos
Reports to: MD/CEO
Responsnsible: All Commercial/Operations

Job Purpose

• Responsible to provide leadership in strategic business planning & implementation for the entire Commercial/Operations unit in the line with the strategy of the group company.
• Effectively managing intra/inter - departmental staff relations, accountable for day-to-day running of the operational department
• Has an oversight function for the Business Development Group
• Provide leadership to the Commercial/Operation unit comprising of Airfreight, Seafreight, Groupage and Customs Affairs
• Effective coordination of Commercial/Operational duties towards organisational objectives
• Planning and forecasting operational requirements for FGSL
• Co-ordinates the activities of the Business development unit in relation to Commercial/Operation function
• Provide guidance to the commercial team in quotation management with the most competitive rates
• Liaise with clients, industry stakeholders and partners on business relations
• Managing and motivating the entire operations team to achieving the daily/weekly goals
• Utilizing FGSL's international partners to win new business on the global market
• Turning lead local/international enquiries into profitable businesses      
• Giving timely and regular feedback to
• Management on operational activities as often as its required
• Meeting with Executive Management to discuss future strategies and contributing to growth and direction of the company
• Participating in seminars. conferences to increase and build larger network and new opportunities for FGSL
• Implement structure and improve process flow and efficiencies for the unit
• Continuously seek new ways to expand our service offerings by adding new and/or specialized carriers
• Liaise with HR to identify the gaps/needs of the team in order to improve capabilities and performance
• Develop and promote compliance/best practices within the operations unit to drive efficiency and profitability
• Maintain regular contact with subordinates to ensure smooth operations and compliance with industry standard with customs regulations and other required regulations/laws

Qualifications

• A good first degree from a reputable University/Polytechnic or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage
• Minimum of 4-7 years' managerial experience in International Freight Forwarding & General Logistics, Oil & Gas Logistics experience and Project Management will be an added advantage
• Must be familiar with Int'l Freight Forwarding commercial quotation and regulations
• Has working business knowledge/hands-on experience of the Shipping & Logistics industry
• Has a proactive and can-do attitude in the pursuit of his/her responsibilities
• Must have leadership & hands on experience in International Freight Forwarding, Supply
• Chain Logistics and Project Management
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to build relationship and foster teamwork