Head of Air Freight at an International Freight Forwarding Company - Bradfield Consulting Limited

Posted on Mon 10th Oct, 2016 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Bradfield Consulting Limited - Our client, a major player in international freight forwarding business, is currently seeking for qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Air Freight

Location: Lagos
Job category: Logistics: Procurement & Supply

Overall Role Purpose

The successful candidate will manage, control and develop the Air Freight business and operational activities in accordance with existing business strategy and local business environment, with the objective of achieving optimum profitability and effective use of business assets and human resources.

Responsibilities

Drives implementation of air freight strategy in the Country (translates requirements, implements, ensures realization of strategy and monitors). Takes responsibility for operational results at country level driving profitability, volume growth and service expansion in own work area
Sets, communicates and follows KPIs to ensure constant improvement of capacity management
Directs and controls activities performed to effectively manage end-to-end capacity for air freight within the region (procure capacity, plan and control network). Develops and roll out corrective action plans when targets are not met
Ensures efficient communication and information exchanges with regional/global AFR management
Monitor preferred carrier usage (and related incentive deals) in the country
Ensures optimization of network procurement and implementation of all consolidation opportunities
Sets and monitors objectives in terms of profitability maximization and volume growth (e.g. on ITM lanes)
Supervises identification and implementation of new products within country
Liaises with sales to support interaction with key customers and providing pricing and margin guidance, support on bids, RfQs and customer presentations.
Creates, develops and maintains good relationships with service providers, while facilitating negotiations of best rates at country level
Responsible for constant improvement and optimization of production means (cost management) and operational and service level quality
Develop a culture of quality, service excellence, flexibility and cost consciousness
Develop a team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team
Plan, organize and direct an efficient and effective function
Develop IKOs/KPIs with team members and monitor individual performance
Conduct performance appraisal, including coaching
Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department

Skills/Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of Airfreight Operations
Knowledge of Trade Regulations
Knowledge of Customs Procedures
Cultural sensitivity
Communication skills - written and spoken
Interpersonal skills
Influencing skills
Negotiation skills
Planning and organising skills
Business Processes skills
Project Management
Presentation skills

Education and Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in related business
Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant discipline

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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