Distribution Manager Career Opportunity in Kenya

Function / Department: Distribution
 
Position Title: Distribution Manager 
 
Reports To: Logistics Manager
 
Direct Reports / Supervises: COM, Supervisors, EABL Implants 
 
Job Purpose: To coordinate smooth transport and distribution of cargo for optimal  return on investment 

Working Relationships:
 

Internal
  • MD
  • Branch Manager
  • Finance team
  • Workshop team
External
  • Clients
  • KRA
  • Police
  • Transporters
Key Responsibilities
  • Budget Performance - Achieve Gross Margin and Operating Result budget for Distribution department.
  • Revenue growth – liaise with direct reports to grow revenue from the existing Client base.
  • Client Relationship Management – Daily client engagement with existing clients (operational team) to improve service levels, manage escalations etc.
  • Performance Management - Develop and implement SOPs and KPIs and have daily and weekly performance reviews with Clients and direct reports.
  • Risk Management - File Management, Contract Management, Rate Cards etc
  • People Management - Provide coaching, direction and leadership support to employees in order to achieve section and customer results.
Key Skills
  • Managerial
  • Communication
  • Computer literacy
  • Numeracy
  • Customer care
Experience
  • 5 years in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Personal Attributes
  • Result oriented
  • Team leader/ player
  • Flexible
  • Resilient
  • Integrity
  • Pragmatic
  • Assertive
  • Interpersonal relations
Qualifications
  • Business Degree
  • Diploma in Logistics and Distribution
Qualified candidates to send their CVs to  mary.mweni@cdl.co.ke indicating your current salary and expected salary on or before 24th June 2016