General Manager will provide leadership to the company to achieve the key objectives of the company in the Ethiopian logistics market and build a strong brand in the industry. He will be responsible for the overall performance of the company in terms of both operational, financial and marketing areas. He will be responsible to develop & execute the business plan & the achievement of Key Performance Indicators in the areas of customer, financial, internal business processes, people & suppliers. He will Design, Plan & Manage all company resources to enhance value to all company stakeholders

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the set-up process of the company & operations (operational processes, policies & procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, staff recruitment, training, selection of suppliers, local regulatory requirements

• Develop & Execute the Business Plan/Budgets/Balanced Score Card

• Develop Sales & Marketing efforts (including new client prospecting, develop suitable proposals for new customers) for the company to achieve revenue growth, secure new clients beyond the project anchor client & expand the 3PL service portfolio

•  Develop all key suppliers to ensure company performance targets are met

• Develop the key anchor client relationship through value added initiatives, innovative logistics solutions

• Provide guidance & direction for logistics solutions to customers & internal productivity/quality improvement projects

• Ensure compliance in Environment, Health and Safety , Financial, Systems & Controls

• Set targets (covering all Balanced Score Card areas) & performance evaluation of same on regular basis ensuring continual improvement

• Motivate, Direct & Develop the team to achieve their goals & targets

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics or related fields with relevant work experience

• 5 years’ experience in forwarding company & in 3rd party logistics (warehousing/transport) industry

• Excellent Analytical & Communication skills ( A good command of English both written & spoken is essential)

• Excellent relationship management, networking & negotiation skills

• IT savvy & good in financial accounting

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfill the requirements can send their application, curriculum vitae non-returnable copies of credentials via email: Safezonelogisticsplc@gmail.com