Since incorporation, our client has built a wealth
of knowledge and expertise in the transport and shipping industry within
the East and Central African region. The company is Kenyan owned and
managed with a global network of partners and affiliate offices run
by professional staff and is determined to succeed in building quality
relationships with their clients. The Company is a member of the Kenya
International Freight & Warehousing Association (an affiliate of
FIATA) and a host of other industry associations and aim to become leaders
in the provision of logistics and shipping services within the East
Africa Region.
Reporting to the Director, the general manager will
be responsible for initiating and enforcing policies and governance
in the operation of the business. He/she will be directly authorized
to implement policies to maximize revenues and minimize operational
costs, which generally translates into direct Profit and Loss responsibility.
The General Manager will be responsible for effective planning, delegating,
coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making to attain desirable
profit making results for the company. He/she will also be the communication
link between the Director and staff of the company. His/her roles will
also include reviewing and monitoring performance of the employees and
directing them to the goals and targets of the company.
The successful candidates will:
- Devise and spearhead company strategy and ensure that it is implemented in the given timeline and within budget.
- Lead and guide the annual planning and budgeting process in the company.
- Ensure that all processes and practices are working in a proper manner. He/she will discuss with other members of management and devise any specific goals, which are to be accomplished within a certain time period.
- Oversees all processes; pay minute attention to monthly or quarterly functioning of each individual practices and report on the same to the directors.
- Hire well-experienced and efficient staff to handle the operations of the business; s/he will need to train, guide and assist the newly hired staff, regarding the business
- Conduct presentations to the directors pertaining to business, marketing, and advertising strategies, and all other necessary aspects of the company processes; that will lead to a better working culture and increase in profitability.
- Communicate with clients and attract new projects to the company for execution and finalization
- Ensure that every individual department is giving their best possible outputs, recommend and devise any new policies that are likely to prove beneficial to the goodwill of the organization.
- In consultation with other managers, conduct quarterly, semi-annual and yearly general meetings for presenting the profits, gains and achievements of the company.
Requirements
- A Masters degree in strategic Management, procurement or similar field
- A Bachelor's degree in Purchasing and Supplies, Procurement or any other business degree.
- 6-8 years experience in a logistics/operations environment; 4 of which are in Managerial roles.
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Good business acumen and effective communication skills
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills are a must
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating
your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant
experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone
contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees
by close of business Friday 6th July 2012
to: wangechi@exemplarconsult.com
