Trucking Supervisor Job Vacancy at Damco Nigeria
Damco is one of the world's leading third party logistics providers specializing in customized freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has 10,800 employees in over 300 offices across 90 countries and representation in a further 30 countries. In 2011, the company had a net turnover of USD 2.8 billion, managed more than 2.5 million TEU of ocean freight and supply chain management volumes and air freighted more than 110,000 tones.
Damco Benin, a vibrant, fast growing and performance driven organization, seeks a Trucking Supervisor. The ideal candidate is focused, enjoys challenges and makes things happen; enjoys performing in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Job Title: Trucking Supervisor
Ref.: DC-027789
Location: Benin
We Offer
Involvement in trucking business decisions at a supervisor level, a solid business experience from emerging fast growing environment.
Opportunity to develop project management skills and pricing strategies.
Qualifications and Skills
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will be an enterprising and competitive individual, with a proven track record of closing deals.
The position requires previous experience of Beninese trucking business and solid communication skills.
Excellent negotiation skills for client strategic relations and project management skills are also required.
Licence in Logistics & 5 years experience in logistics market minimum.
Responsibilities
To manage procurement for the trucking and follow trucks availability for operations team.
Incumbent will be in constant contact with Damco operations team and truckers to create an environment of innovation and rapid response to client's needs based on deep awareness of their business.
Ensure the truckers remain highly satisfied with the service received from Damco
Actively communicate, safeguard and promote truckers’ and team’s interest within global account management team.
Communication:
Implement internal/external communication protocols and deadlines
Maintain, develop and manage close working relationships with truckers at the operational level
Exert influence to convince truckers to accept proposals and development solutions which add financial value to clients’ and Damco's business.
Proactively take a leading role to share best practice in relation to operation excellence and business opportunities.
Work closely with daily contacts in market and Damco.
Relationship Management
Maintain and develop good relationship with truckers
Closely communicate with internal and external stake holders to achieve win-win
Close and effective cooperation with operations to support and help them to deliver
Arrange regular trucker meeting to discuss operations improvement.
Work jointly and coordinate with other business units to ensure we optimize our operations, products and deliver highest service quality to clients.
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
