Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics Limited Jobs in Lagos for a Business Manager
Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics Limited is a wholly owned
Nigerian company with head office in Nigeria and operational offices in
some West African countries. We specialize in the movement of goods
nationally and internationally.
Our core services include freight
forwarding, custom clearance services, air freight services, intra
logistics and transportation, warehousing, oil and gas logistics
services etc. Our years of existence has witnessed rapid growth with
accompanying national and international recognitions.
Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics Limited is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Business Manager
Location: Lagos
Reports to: MD/CEO
Responsible: All Commercial/Operations
Job Purpose Summary
- Responsible to provide leadership in strategic business planning
& implementation for the entire Commercial/Operations unit in the
line with the strategy of the group company.
- Effectively managing intra/inter - departmental staff relations accountable for day-to-day running of the operational department
- Has an oversight function for the Business Development Group
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Provide leadership to the Commercial/ Operation unit comprising of Airfreight, Seafreight, Groupage and Customs Affairs
- Effective coordination of Commercial! Operational duties towards organisational objectives
- Planning and forecasting operational requirements for FGSL
- Meeting with Executive Management to discuss future strategies and contributing to growth and direction of the company
- Participating in seminars, conferences to increase and build larger network and new opportunities for FGSL
- Implement structure and improve process flow and efficiencies for the unit
- Continuously seek new ways to expand our service offerings by adding new and/or specialized carriers
- Liaise with HR to identify the gaps/needs of the team in order to improve capabilities and performance
- Develop and promote compliance/best practices within the operations unit to drive efficiency and profitability
- Maintain regular contact with subordinates to ensure smooth
operations and compliance with industry standard with customs
regulations and other required regulations/laws
- Co-ordinates the activities of the Business development unit in relation to Commercial I Operation function
- Provide guidance to the commercial team in quotation management with the most competitive rates
- Liaise with clients, industry stakeholders and partners on business relations
- Managing and motivating the entire operations team to achieving the daily/weekly goals
- Utilizing FGSL’s international partners to win new busiriSS on the global market
- Turning lead local/international enquiries into profitable businesses
- Giving timely and regular feedback to Management c operational activities as often as its required
Requirement
- A good first degree from a reputable University! Polytechnic or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage
- Must be familiar with Int’l Freight Forwarding commercial quotation and regulations
- Has working business knowledge / hands-on experience of the Shipping & Logistics industry
- Minimum of 4-7 years’ managerial experience in International Freight Forwarding & General Logistics
- Oil & Gas Logistics experience and Project Management will be an added advantage
Attributes
- Has a proactive and can-do attitude in the pursuit of his/her responsibilities
- Must have leadership & hands on experience in International
Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Logistics and Project Management
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to build relationship and foster teamwork
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward complete resume/CV to:
[email protected]
Only qualified candidates that meets the above criteria need to apply
Application Deadline 30th September, 2014