A leading logistics company situated in Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced General Manager to join their team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and Organizing:
  • Responsible for the short-, medium- and long-term planning for the business units under the incumbents control including operations, finance, administration, marketing, SHERQ. IT requirements and profitability.
  • Establish reliable forecasts for the BUs monthly and over 1, 3 and 5 years.
• Business Development:
  • Responsible for developing, establishing, securing, and maintaining business opportunities for the BUs, in consultation with Business Development.
  • Explore opportunities and the validity of new business options related to the business units. Initiate proposals, coordinating and developing these into real opportunities.
• Customer Service:
  • Liaise and participate with the clients of the various business units in so doing building and maintaining good client relationships.
• Profitability:
  • Ensure that the respective business units pricing is competitive within the market whilst remaining profitable and keeping/securing business.
  • Ensure sound planning, avoiding surprises resulting in less profitability.
• Operations:
  • Ensure that staff are adequately trained to affect the highest operational standards.
  • Ensure that available equipment is in good order, relevant to the type of work being done, and follow a sound replacement program.
• Industrial Relations
• Operational Administration
• Staff
• Training

Requirements:

• BCom in Logistics or National Diploma in Materials Handling, Logistics, Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a broad spectrum of management, preferably in a Logistics or Supply Chain Environment

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to *****@*****.co.za

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on (***)***-****.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.