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.
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