Freight Forwarding Company Recruitment 2023/2024

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Freight Forwarding Company Recruitment 2023/2024.

Freight Forwarding Company is a reputable company in Ghana.

we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director at Logistics

Company	Freight Forwarding Company
Position	Managing Director at Logistics
Location	Accra, Ghana
Job type	Full-Time
Salary	Not Specified

Job Description

The MD shall provide leadership for all aspects of the company’s operations with an emphasis on long-term goals, growth, profit, and return on investment. The MD shall oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission. The MD shall develop and execute the company’s business strategies, and provide strategic advice to the board.

REPORT TO: GROUP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Executive Management Duties

Oversee the functioning of the company and provide guidance.
Share best practices for operational excellence and cost leadership
Set the agenda and direction for the development of the Company’s corporate strategy, policies, and overall commercial objectives for approval by the Board.
Monitor to ensure that the company complies with the Board’s approved policies and procedures including directives for the achievement of corporate goals.
Analyse business performance reports submitted by the Heads of Departments for Board decision-making.
Provide accurate, timely, and clear information on the companies’ performance, challenges, and opportunities to enable the Board to make sound decisions.
Present for Board’s approval the companies’ annual budget and financial plan and monitor to ensure their achievement
Establish strong professional relationships and liaise closely with policymakers, Government officials, financial institutions, and other business executives/companies to explore business opportunities

Strategy & Policy Development

Provide leadership, develop, recommend, and execute business plans that support the Company’s long-term strategy.
Provide leadership and direct the development and execution of policies/procedures, controls, and standards in all functional areas to support overall business objectives.
Financial Management
Serve as the principal financial advisor to the company to support the annual operating and financial strategic plans
Monitor to ensure the successful execution of approved finance and investment strategies within the company
Lead in financial modeling and analysis to support the development of long-term strategic initiatives and business plans
Analyze the financial performance of the company and advise the Board as appropriate.

Performance Monitoring

Establish and monitor performance reporting systems using the balanced scorecard
Monitor the company’s performance against approved performance goals to ensure that progress is being made in all key result areas
Conduct regular meetings with departmental heads to ensure that priorities are clear and coordination is effective.

Business Development and Growth

Provide supervision and advice on business development initiatives; ensuring growth in revenue, profitability, customer acquisition, customer retention, and new business of the company.
Provide leadership and technical expertise in the conception and formulation of new business ideas into saleable services in line with the Company’s long-term vision and business strategy.
Review, analyze, and evaluate approved business strategies/plans for new business initiatives and provide detailed financial models to examine the value of income-generating business model ideas in line with the Company’s overall strategy/plan.
Provide strategic direction in the management of the Company’s marketing and sales functions in pursuance of the Company’s business objectives. Spearhead the marketing effort/functions of the Company to maintain a visible and active presence in the local and international market to enhance new business acquisitions whilst supporting existing relationships.
Develop and implement new business processes to improve upon service delivery
Manage service providers/strategic alliances as agreed by the Group

Legal and Compliance

Lead and monitor to ensure that all legal and statutory obligations of the Company are in compliance with the relevant laws of Ghana

Stakeholder Relations & Management

Maintain professional relationships with Regulatory Agencies, SSNIT and other external stakeholders to facilitate the operations of the company.

Operations

Responsible for the effective supervision and management of day-to-day operations in all functional areas of the company, including technical, health, security and safety

Information & Reporting

Keep at all times the Group COO, and the Group Board promptly and fully informed of the business affairs of the Company and provide such explanations as may be required therewith.
Prepare and submit periodic reports on the operations of the Company
Stay abreast with legislation, rules/regulations, new developments and international best practices to facilitate/ enhance the operations/activities of the company.
Monitor the implementation of effective Human Resource database to facilitate the recording of data/information to enhance retrieval and accessibility of information.
Monitor the actual Head Count of employees of the company and prepare consolidated manning reports for review.

Employee Performance & Development

Hold direct reports accountable for managing their assignments to ensure the attainment of set targets/ goals in all functional areas.
Conduct performance appraisal and provide input for career development and recommend performance incentives for subordinate staff.
Identify training needs and facilitate training for subordinate staff.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Good knowledge and understanding of Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management
Knowledge in Financial Management – Planning and Budgeting
Strategic Planning and Human Resource Management
Excellent interpersonal Skills
Team Building Skills
Considerable knowledge/understanding in project management.
Business Development acumen
Good negotiation and conflict management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively with all categories of employees.
Good knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, ERP, etc.
Good decision-making is based on a thorough analysis.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master’s Degree or professional qualification in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Economics, or related.
Must be a member of a recognized professional body.
In-depth Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Freight Forwarding is an added advantage.
Twelve (12) years of relevant post-qualification experience in the assigned field with at least 7 years in a senior management role in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry.