Job Description

• Assist the Managing Director with the development of business strategies in order to execute the vision of the company to become more streamlined and competitive
• Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to reduce costs and become more profitable
• Maintain an understanding of all current political, economic, environmental, and financial matters within the industry in order to remain the industry leader
• People management
• Attend all business meetings and evaluate business decisions in line with the Managing Directors vision
• Ensure customers’ expectations are met and good relationships are built with customers to create a satisfied customer base that promotes the company brand
• Coordinate and monitor logistics operations across all departments
• Create SOP’s and processes for all logistics clients and ensure they are managed and followed up in accordance with organisational policy
• Oversee the management of the WMS system and its integration with new prospects
• Oversee all buying and sales activities/strategies for Logistics ensuring sales teams are competent and knowledgeable on service delivery to promote realistic contracts
• Understand and responsible for setting rate structure and guidelines in line with customer requirements and take part in logistics tenders
• Oversee all Logistics strategies within Nationwide Logistics Centres
• Provide budget formulation and information to the Senior Management Team on a regular basis
• Ensure all sales negotiations, quotations and service delivery are completed in line with international trade regulations and good practice guides

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities