Operations Manager – Air and Ocean Freight

 

Recruiter:

IntelliStaff

Job Ref:

JHB001889/RD

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

MR Monthly


SUMMARY:
Our client a leader in the global logistics industry is looking to engage the services of an experienced Operations Manager to oversee their Air and Ocean Freight Import and Export Operations.

POSITION INFO:

Area: Durban

Key Performance Areas: 

  • Working closely with the management team
  • Managing and processing all Import and Export jobs from start to finish
  • Work closely with the operations teams to maintain the highest operational performance
  • Develop and build relationships with key clients to the organisation
  • Ensure all consignments are loaded onto systems prior to arrival/departure
  • Maintain relationships with overseas partners
  • Provide Transport Companies with all the relevant information to ensure customer requirements are met.
  • Work with the Sales and Operations teams to continually improve processes and business performance
  • Assist with the development and implementation of effective operational systems relevant to maintaining accreditation.
  • Ensure effective month end procedures are in place
  • Ensuring company policies and procedures are complied with.
  • Ensure that legislative requirements are fully understood
  • Achieve operational objectives by making recommendations to strategic plans and reviews
  • Prepare and complete action plans and reviews, resolve problems and identify trends.
  • Work with the management team to continuously streamline the operations

Job Requirements and Required Skills:

  • Ocean freight Knowledge on both Import & Export
  • Able to implement and manage systems
  • Airfreight Knowledge on both Imports & Exports
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work and meet deadlines
  • A pro-active attitude
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Possess team player qualities
  • Possess good leadership skills
  • Computer literate


 

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