DAMCO Ocean Freights Recruits

Damco is one of the world’s leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has 11,000+ employees in more than 300 offices around the world and a global presence in about 100 countries. In 2013, Damco had a net turnover of USD 3.2 billion, managed 2.8 million TEU of ocean freight and supply chain management volumes and air freighted more than 225,000 tonnes. Damco is part of the Maersk Group.

The Job :Area Ocean Manager WAF/ CAF, DAMCO Job Status: Full Time Job,
Remuneration: Attractive,
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description
• Drive improvements in margin management practices to support countries in achieving targets whilst managing trade lane economies including but not limited to Free Time, local charges and D&D agreements with carriers in the CAF / WAF areas.
• Coordination with counter areas on FOB opportunities to drive overall Ocean volume into the CAF / WAF areas (CIF to FOB conversion).
• Responsible for Ocean Volume growth & CM1 (profitability) as defined in the regional Strategy.
• Responsible for complying Global / Regional carrier MQC & allocations within the Area(s).
• Effectively manage procurement behavior and ensure balance of core carrier portfolio.
• Drive & support business development with close coordination with all commercial channels.
• Develop tender specific strategies in support of commercial efforts. Execute supporting activities including procurement and special items as needed.

JOb Qualifications

• At least 10-12 years of industry experience (NVOCC, Freight forwarding, Ocean forwarding)
• Minimum 5-7 years of functional management experience.
• Ability to work and thrive in a flexible matrix organisation with focus on networking and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with proven ability to work under pressure
• Effective change agent with the ability to adjust change approach based on circumstances.
• Passion for service delivery and cost effectiveness – and for identifying how to constantly improve.

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