General Manager (Shipping) at a Nigerian International Group of Companies

A Nigerian International Group of Companies with interest in Manufacturing, Real Estate and Investment and with an upcoming Port Terminal Operations, seeks to recruit interested and qualified professionals to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager (Shipping)

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• This role involves a range of activities and responsibilities that bridge the commercial and operational activities of the shipping company including the supervision of multiple personnel to maximise productivity across different Departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all vessel operations flow smoothly and that all team members are kept up to date through the maintenance of day-to-day contact with individuals working in berth planning, commercial and operational roles
• Secures berth to all vessels on arrival at the port and takes responsibility for port cost budget and cost control.
• Ensures optimal utilization of the port and port equipment and berth facilities.
• Analyses and monitors operational data to ensure that potential problems are averted.
• Supervises the activities of the Clearing and Forwarding Division of the company to ensure accurate and detailed documentation, provision of relevant statutory requirements in the maritime industry in order to prevent delays and seizures by any government agency.
• Ensures tile maintenance of industry safety standards and procedures.

Qualification and Experience

• A good first Degree from a recognized university
• An MBA or a Post-graduate Degree in Cabotage Law will be an added advantage
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Shipping or the Institute of Freight Forwarders of Nigeria or any ether relevant professional body is obligatory
• Minimum of 15 years experience in Shipping position, 7 years of which should be at Senior Management level.

Remuneration
The remuneration package attached to this position is attractive, within industry standard and negotiable.

Application Closing Date
4th June, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application together with detailed CV's and a recent passport photograph via email to: [email protected]

Note: Applicant must have good and verifiable references.