Shipping Company vacancies for a Shipping Manager & Import Manager([email protected])

Shipping Company vacancies for a Shipping Manager & Import Manager([email protected])
We are agents to Grimaldi Group, one, of the major international shipping companies specializing in RORO operation.
We require services of a vibrant and highly experienced professional for the following positions at our office in Lagos.


IMPORT MANAGER (REF: GAN/12/002)
The position is an assistant general manager (AGM) level responsible for release of shipments to customers/agents. The person leads a strong team of over 40 professionals as well as coordinates with other departments to ensure smooth release of shipments.

REQUIREMENT
• A good first degree from a reputable University / Polytechnic, An MBA or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in maritime industry including 3 years in similar position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure implementation of new ideas, strategies, plans and programs to support the company vision.
• Provide strategic guidance and direction for the department in the execution of their functions and activities
• Develop procedures and enforce procedure to meet set performance target

SHIPPING MANAGER (REF: GAN/12/001)

A Senior Manager in Grimaldi is responsible towards berthing and sailing of ocean going vessels. He must effectively liaise and coordinate to secure all necessary approvals in order to meet the organizational performance standards. The manager leads a team of 8 staff besides communicating with other departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate, supervise and control the general tasks related to vessel berthing and sailing.
• Liaise with all governmental agencies to ensure hitch free vessel operations.• Champion the implementation of strategies, plans and programs towards the effective support of the organization goals and objectives
• Develop effective and efficient procedures within the department to meet set performance target

REQUIREMENTS
• A good first degree from a reputable University / Polytechnic, An MBA or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage
• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in maritime industry including 3 years in similar position.

How to apply
All application accompanied with a detailed CV in MS-Word (not more than 2 pages) along with a passport size photo must be sent to our email: [email protected] within 2 weeks of this publication.

The subject line of the email MUST include the reference number to the position applied. No manual application at company office would be accepted.   

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 26, 2012.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.