OPERATIONS MANAGER

A Leading Clearing & Freight Forwarding Company is looking for a dynamic staff in their Lagos Office for the role of an Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage, control and supervise the activities of the operations staff
• Monitoring of payments for debit notes (shipping and terminal)
• Ensuring that a competent clearing staff handles the clients job at all times
• Dealing with customs queries where the clearing staff cannot resolve
• Keeping track of all jobs in clearing, from the day the file enters clearing up to delivery point
• Represent the company at meetings.
• Reporting daily activities
• Using personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in the clearing process.
• Agreeing on costs and disbursements to carry out clearing.

Skills Requirement
• Strong initiative and leadership skills
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem solving Business and entrepreneurial spirit
• Results and performance oriented
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Educational Qualifications
• Must possess a minimum of a second class lower in Business administration or any related discipline from a reputable university
• Minimum of 2 years experience in logistics (especially in clearing and forwarding)
• Applicant should not be more than 35 years and not less than 28 years
• Applicant must have concluded NYSC
• Must have proven repertoire in setting and meeting strict KPIs.
• Must have Operational knowledge of the ports and government agencies.
• Must have knowledge of proper clearing and haulage documentation for both import and export.
• Must have appropriate Knowledge of Inspection agents, Banks, Shipping Companies and Terminals.
• Must be ready to work to deadlines and supervise a team of 10 staff
• Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to handle customs and shipping companies for Imports, temporary importation, and Exports.
• Must be able to handle pressure.
• Must have certifications within the maritime industry.
• Must have knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.

Application Deadline: 5th July 2013

To apply visit: http://dragnetnigeria.com/vacancy/jobs.aspx



GENERAL MANAGER

A Leading Clearing & Freight Forwarding Company looking for a dynamic staff in their Lagos Office for the role of a General Manager.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee activities directly related to providing services.
• Direct and coordinate activities of the business
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee
• Driving sustainable and continuous optimisation of the business system by embedding process management and lean thinking
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard

Skills Requirement
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Time management
• Management of financial resources
• Process improvement and quality management
Educational Qualifications
• Must possess a minimum of a second class Upper in Business administration or any related discipline from a reputable university
• Possession of an MBA will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Applicant should not be more than 40 years of age
• Applicant must have concluded NYSC

Application Deadline: 5th July 2013

To apply visit: http://dragnetnigeria.com/vacancy/jobs.aspx