Vice President, West Africa - Freight Forwarding at Imperial Logistics

Imperial is an African focused provider of integrated market access and logistics solutions. With a focus on the following key industries - healthcare, consumer, automotive, chemicals, industrial and commodities - we take our clients’ and principals’ products to some of the fastest growing and most challenging markets in the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice President - West Africa - Freight Forwarding

Location: Lagos

Job Function

• To initiate the DP World Freight Forwarding network and footprint expansion strategy across West Africa.
• This is to be achieved through implementing Ocean & Air product procurement strategies in key West Africa Countries; to implement key Trade Lane strategies (IMEA) and to ensure strategic compliance across the East African network whilst also mitigating risk associated to contract liability with network offices/partners

Key Performance Areas
Network

• To grow Freight Forwarding competence across the region through;
• Bolstering Freight Forwarding competence within existing Imperial/DP World freight forwarding operations in West Africa;
• Maintaining and expanding existing partner agent relationships and opening their services to our global offices;
• Collaborating with partners in key geographies and opening their services to our global offices; and
• Partnering, Leveraging, and Acquiring new freight forwarding businesses
• Collaborating and enhancing business between the global offices.

Operations:

• To grow Freight Forwarding across the region through;
• Introduction and implementation of sound operational platforms, either through CW1 or Cargo Runners;
• Implementation of customs services and compliance thereof;
• Implementation of Air and Ocean operational teams to facilitate the through-put of shipments; and
• Collaborating and enhancing business between the Imperial / DP World business units.

Business Development:

• To develop business within the West Africa Community and other trades by;
• Developing marketing strategies internally and externally for alignment and maximum exposure and expansion (new & existing) business
• Collaborating with Regional Commercial, Sales, Product, Operations and Trade Lane teams to execute strategies for maximum market growth and benefit across the various pillars; and
• Analysing market data and KPI’s to adjust to market demands

Strategy:

• Staying abreast of industry and market developments, proactively responding where required to maintain progress and support.
• Supply guidance on conceptual designs, developments and implementation strategies across the East / West Africa region.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or a field related to the position
• 8 - 10 years Freight Forwarding experience
• Must be willing to travel
• Geographical and geopolitical knowledge, ability to interface and communicate with different cultures is essential
• 3 years prior experience within the Freight Forwarding industry as a P&L head.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a logistics or clearing and forwarding environment
• Good understanding of Import/Export procedures and Incoterms
• Prior experience within Commercial / Operations in the industry is preferred

Skills Required:

• Strong networker
• Strong analytical skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
• Communication capability at all levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to work independently and be a team player simultaneously
• Excellent Communication and presentation skills
• Work well under pressure, adhere to deadlines and be a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and be a team player simultaneously
• Must take ownership of the position, be dedicated and innovative
• Ability to present the company services and group in a professional manner
• Willingness to share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members
• Willingness to acquire new skills and gain knowledge and share best practices.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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