General Manager Logistics

Job Description : GM LOGISTICS NIGERIA AMG Logistics (NIG) Limited is seeking an experienced General Manager(GM) to manage its affairs. The GM will be responsible for directing, planning, and managing the day-to-day operations of the company. The General Manager interfaces with all aspect of company business functions such as Operations, Business Development. Human Resource, Finance, etc. and controls diverse business operations to secure the functionality of business for extensive and sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team. They will be responsible for maintaining the standard of work from employees as well as onboarding and hiring new team members. The General Manager should be able to conduct the following range of activities/job descriptions: 1. Design and implement logistics and freight forwarding strategies which meets current/strategic objectives while also meeting customer needs focusing on profit, cost, speed, and reliability. 2. Develop relationships and negotiate contracts as needed and help develop service metrics with all carriers and outsourced partners. 3. Interact and communicate with people across various organizational functions. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. 4. Understand and ensure compliance with import/export regulatory laws as needed; manage relationships with local customs brokers and local authorities as appropriate. 5. Oversee and participate in the business development efforts of the sales team. Ensure current customer relations are maintained and strengthened, expand business with new customers in current channels and in adjacent industries. 6. To oversee all staff, optimise expenses, control budgets, and operations while managing and expanding clientele. 7. Formulation and implementation of regulations and strategies to manage logistics, warehousing , transportation and all necessary clientele related services accordingly. 8. Collaborates with the CEO/MD in setting and driving organizational vision and operational strategy. 9. Evaluates operational issues to determine how competitive and current the company is with the latest trends in the industry. 10. Provide to the Board Report on operational performance and suggest improvements. 11. Interface with all stakeholders, Client, Regulatory agencies/Government Parastatals etc. 12. Track, monitor and control expense based on budgetary guidelines. 13. Develop project budget in consideration with cost optimization and reduction to help the organization improve cost reduction and benefits. Preferred Competencies · Over 15 years of proven Industry related experience with 10years in a Senior Management role cutting across Managing Director, Head of Operations, Head of Business Development or similar leadership role in a reputable organisation. · Must have a vast knowledge of the transport, Freight forwarding and the Logistics industry. · A hands-on experience in Projects Operations(including Pharmaceuticals and Oil and Gas Projects), Business Development, Human Resources and Finance. · Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development · Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics · Working knowledge of Project Management · Outstanding communication and negotiation skills · Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities · Excellent people management skill · Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving · Outstanding Competency in the use of Microsoft Office tools. . Comfort working with budgets, payroll, revenue and forecasting

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