General Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client, specialized in the transportation, storage, consigning and express distribution of dangerous and hazardous goods seeks to recruit a General Manager

Location: Nairobi 
 
Industry: Logistics 
 
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations management within the company guidelines.
  • Work with existing and new customers to develop and implement solutions that provide value to the organization
  • Oversee operations schedule and staff in anticipation to customer needs. 
  • Oversee the staffing needs of contract to assure sufficient labor to meet the customer's requirements and control costs.
  • Establish and monitor cost control programs, including annual budget development, monthly profit and loss review, payroll, cost analysis and invoicing
  • Ensure safety, maintain quality, establish and monitor cost control programs.
  • Ensure ongoing customer service and maintain customer relations through focusing on the contract's daily operations based on customer’s needs.
  • Monitor service levels to ensure that performance statistics meet all contractual requirements
  • Manage all warehouse activities, costs, operations and forecasts and monitor progress towards goals.
  • Provide leadership in coaching, mentoring, personnel selection, and professional development.
  • Liaise with the relevant department to ensure supplier payments and requirements are met
  • Ensure that the stock levels in the office and warehouse are maintained at the required levels
  • Assist Clients with Dangerous Goods Regulations  quotes and queries
Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree in Logistics/ Purchasing and Supplies or any related course
  • Must have a Valid DGR Cat 6 IATA Certificate
  • 10 years’ experience in logistics, 5 of which should be in Dangerous Goods
  • Strong Knowledge of Kenya Import and Export requirements.
  • Have a valid driving license
To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to recruit@flexi-personnel.com or before close of business 15th September, 2016. 

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