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OPERATIONS MANAGER Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda


Our client a leading clearing and forwarding company in East Africa has excellent career opportunity for individual who possess a passion for service excellence, strong work ethics, are committed to continual improvement and are result oriented. Our client is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced applicant to fill the positions.

OPERATIONS MANAGER    Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda

The Role

·         Planning and implementing logistics for imports and exports of goods in liaison with foreign freight for warders, mainly in Europe, China, U.S.A and South Africa.

·         Negotiating freight with airlines and shipping lines for mainly exports.

·         Sub-contracting transporters for delivery of containerized and loose cargo to various destinations within and outside the country.

·         Supervising clearing and forwarding operations in Nairobi and Mombasa

·         Liaising with clients on the progress of clearance of their shipments
·         Cargo freight sales

·         Advising consignees on duties payable to various types of goods on importation.
·         Advising clients on the requirements for importation of various goods.

·         Liaising with customs and pre-shipment inspection companies.

·         Tracking the movement of sea freight cargo in liaison with shipping lines.

·         Breaking the Bulk and advising accounts on charges to be levied to consignees both in Air and sea freight Imports.

The Person

·        High integrity, team player, leadership, meeting of deadlines, and interpersonal skills a must

·        35 years and above


Experience

·    Degree in any social sciences

·        Diploma   in clearing and forwarding and

·        Relevant working experience of minimum 7 years a must with 4 past experience in managerial positions
·    Working experience in the clearing and forwarding   industry   preferably
·    Computer skills required


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


How to apply

Send your application including your cover letter indicating you desire to work with our
client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, detail of current and expected salary,
daytime phone contact, email address and names of three professional referees by close of

business Wednesday 7th  December 2012 to

International Talent Management Consulting
P.O. Box 856 00606 Nairobi, Kenya
Eden Square Complex, Westlands
7th  floor block 1|Chiromo Road