Deloitte Nigeria Recruits Branch Manager

Deloitte - Our client is one of the leading Freight and Logistics organisations in Nigeria. The organisation offers career development, career enhancement and equal opportunity in the workplace. In view of the foregoing, the client seeks to attract, motivate and retain qualified staff in respect of the vacant position:

Job Title: Branch Manager

The individual will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Port Harcourt branch of the organisation which involves the provision of administrative decision-making, support and leadership.

Responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:

• Supervising and coordinating import and export operations in and out of the location
• Managing daily forwarding activities of the growing air, ocean and road business while effectively developing new routes and services
• Approving and reviewing freight agents quotations as well as customers’ invoices
• Liaison with the sales department to develop strategies for the acquisition of new customers and the retention and development of the existing ones
• Effective relationship management with clients, agents, suppliers, customs authority officials, etc.
• Maintaining communication, and control throughout all phases of the supply chain, including the production of management reports and statistical/unit cost analysis
• Ensuring the adherence to all rules and regulations pertaining to the freight forwarding units
• Conducting operational meetings with key staff in the branch

Requirements for the position include:

• A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent with strong freight forwarding background in operations, business and development
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Relevant certifications/qualifications in logistics/supply-chain programme
• Excellent business literacy and communication skills

Application Closing Date
3rd September, 2013

Method of Application
Interested applicants should please forward their CV’s to deloitte@deloitte.com. The position being applied for should be clearly stated in the subject of the email.

Only applicants with the minimum requirements for the listed jobs should apply. Please note that applicants with multiple applications will be disqualified.