Since
incorporation, our client has built a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the
transport and shipping industry within the East and Central African region. The
company is Kenyan owned and managed with a global network of partners and
affiliate offices run by professional staff and is determined to succeed in
building quality relationships with their clients.
Reporting
to the Director, the general manager will be responsible for initiating and
enforcing policies and governance in the operation of the business.
He/she
will be directly authorized to implement policies to maximize revenues and
minimize operational costs, which generally translates into direct Profit and
Loss responsibility.
The
General Manager will be responsible for effective planning, delegating,
coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making to attain desirable
profit making results for the company. He/she will also be the communication
link between the Director and staff of the company.
His/her roles will also include reviewing and monitoring
performance of the employees and directing them to the goals and targets of the
company.
The successful candidates
will:
·
Devise and spearhead company strategy and ensure that it is
implemented in the given timeline and within budget.
·
Lead and guide the annual planning and budgeting process in the
company.
·
Ensure that all processes and practices are working in a proper
manner. He/she will discuss with other members of management and devise any
specific goals, which are to be accomplished within a certain time period.
·
Oversees all processes; pay minute attention to monthly or
quarterly functioning of each individual practices and report on the same to
the directors.
·
Hire well-experienced and efficient staff to handle the
operations of the business; s/he will need to train, guide and assist the newly
hired staff, regarding the business
·
Conduct presentations to the directors pertaining to business,
marketing, and advertising strategies, and all other necessary aspects of the
company processes; that will lead to a better working culture and increase in
profitability.
·
Communicate with clients and attract new projects to the company
for execution and finalization
·
Ensure that every individual department is giving their best
possible outputs, recommend and devise any new policies that are likely to
prove beneficial to the goodwill of the organization.
·
In consultation with other managers, conduct quarterly,
semi-annual and yearly general meetings for presenting the profits, gains and
achievements of the company.
Requirements
·
A Masters degree in strategic Management, procurement or similar
field
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies, Procurement or
any other business degree.
·
6-8 years experience in a logistics/operations environment; 4 of
which are in Managerial roles.
·
Excellent leadership and management skills
·
Good business acumen and effective communication skills
·
Decision-making and problem-solving skills are a must
How to apply:
Send
your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with
our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current
and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of
three professional referees by close of business Friday 6th July 2012 to:
wangechi@exemplarconsult.com
