Overseas Opening for General Manager- Logistics 365, Kenya

We have a senior level opening with one of our clients based out of Kenya.

Following are the details:

Designation: General Manager

Name of the Organization: Logistics 365

Website: www.logistics365.co.ke

Salary: Up to 15 Lacs per annum+ Accommodation + Air ticket+ Work Permit + Travelling

Location: Kenya

Job Details:

Department/ Division     : Administration   

Reports to                       : Director                            

Supervises                      : Overall supervision

Job purpose:

This is one of the highest positions of the company. The General Manager is responsible for the overall decision making in all the departments of the company. Since this position is one of the highest positions in the organization, he has the responsibility of motivating and overseeing the company’s departmental performance including its employees. Moreover, he has all the authority in terms of decision making in departmental performance, operations, and other issues related to the company including expenses in consultation with the directors.

Skills required:

1.      Must have full knowledge of management principles

2.      Must have a confident personality and possess skills to support organizational activities

3.      Should be able to manage conflicts

4.      Should possess good communication skills and a good listener.

5.      Must have the skill of decision making

6.      Should be a great team leader

Principal accountabilities/ Key Result Areas:

1.      Ensure sound policies are placed to ensure that professionalism prevails in all the company operations. This should steer the company towards its vision.

2.      Ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness in all the company operations.

3.      Ensure good public relations with the government departments (including but not limited to Kenya Revenue Authority), prospective clients, clients, and other industry stake holders.

4.      Ensure accurate and constant communication to the clients and other sub-contractors is an ongoing trend. E.g. Transporters.

5.      Put policies in place to ensure positive growth of the organization. This should include viable marketing strategies to enlarge the clients’ base.

6.      Ensure that all prerequisite licenses are applied for and obtained on time.

7.      Ensure that all employees are allocated duties to their capabilities as well as ensuring that they are constantly trained and assessed for improvement.

Qualifications and other requirements:

1.      Must be 36 years and above in age

2.      Must have over 6 years experience in the same capacity in an established Clearing and Forwarding company.

3.      Holder of a degree in Business Management or related field

4.      A Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding course, or any other related course from a recognized institution would be an add on.

5.      Must have knowledge in accounting.

6.      Must demonstrate the ability to maintain good working relationships with all the stake holders in the field.

7.      Must be flexible in work habits and schedules

8.      Must be well conversant with port operations procedures with established relationship with all stake holders of the clearing and forwarding

If you are interested in the above opening kindly send your updated CV to dimple@dhruvconsultants.com or call on 022 6743 3362

If you find the opening irrelevant to your requirements, kindly ignore the mail.

References are welcome.

Thanks.