Our client, a leading
perishable handler and logistics company that provides quality, affordable and
timely logistic solutions to horticultural industry across Tanzania is looking
for a dynamic and experienced candidate to take up the position of General
Manager in
Arusha, Tanzania
Duties and Responsibilities
Company Management
Duties and Responsibilities
Company Management
- Accountable for
the overall performance of the company and for the day-to-day running and
management of the company’s operations
- Leading the
team in the development and implementation of the company policies and
strategies under the guidance of the Board of Directors.
- Lead in the
establishment and enforcement of company’s core values, vision, mission
and strategic objectives.
- Ensure the
company complies with statutory and other legal requirements locally and
internationally.
- Ensure progress
reports are timely prepared and present to the Board for recommendations
and advice.
- Develop and
maintain strategic relationships with partners including media, government
and other private sector partners on behalf of the company (Company’s
spokesperson)
- Liaise with
other stakeholders in advocating for issues concerning logistics business
environment in Tanzania
- Identify and
innovate new business ideas for the company viability and sustainability
- A Secretary and
an Ex-Officio to the Board
Business Operations
Management
- Responsible for
the development and timely implementation of the company’s strategic
roadmap such as the business plan, action plans, marketing plan,
operations plan, etc.
- Mobilize
resources for the implementation of the company’s strategies.
Financial, Human and Other
Resource Management
- Effective and
efficient mobilization and management of company resources i.e human,
financial, and other resources
- Ensure availability
and compliance with control and management tools i.e manuals, policies,
guidelines.
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- Maintain good
relationship with the suppliers and negotiate terms of contract in favor
of the company with a view of reducing costs and maximizing quality
- Lead, motivate
and manage human resource to deliver quality services to customers and
achieve set targets
- Develop,
implement and improve the company’s succession plan
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree
in Business Management /Logistics Management/ Clearing and Forwarding or
any other related fields.
- At least 5
years working experience in private sector leadership preferably in
Logistics - Air Freight/ Sea Freight or any related fields
- Good knowledge
of customs tariff and taxation system in the logistic industry
- Good command of
English and Swahili language.
- Advance skills
in computer application are a MUST.
- Good
presentation, negotiation and analytical skills
- Ability to work
under pressure and with minimum supervision.
Preferred age 35-50, female
candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Application Procedure
Only email application with the position title placed in the subject line is accepted.
Application Procedure
Only email application with the position title placed in the subject line is accepted.
Your application should be
sent to sheerlogictalentsourcing3@gmail.com.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
