Location: Kempton Park, Johannesburg
Salary: CTC R140k pm (Negotiable) + Plus benefits (Company Cell phone, Fuel Card negotiable)
About the Company: Cargo/ Freight / Logistics/ Automotive
Main Purpose of the Job:
To manage and drive leading negotiations, budgeting, purchasing, and putting efficient workflows in place to enhance the company's productivity and performance. Lead cross-functional teams, manage existing partnerships, and evaluate company business goals driving operational efficiency, enhancing organizational performance, and contributing to the achievement of the business objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or business management.
Minimum Experience:
• At least 10 years in the Transport Industry
• 5 years working experience in a leadership role
• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, finance, customer service etc.)
• Managerial experience and demonstrated ability to develop and lead others.
Skills:
• Working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
• Strong alignment with the company's mission and values.
• Ability to self-direct, take ownership and see projects to completion in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to extract meaning from numbers and present analysis clearly and concisely to people with varying degrees of financial knowledge.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a record of developing and strengthening systems and processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively, exercising good judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to periodically participate in meetings and events outside of core business hours.
Functional & Regulated Training:
• Leadership
• Compliance Management
• Operations Management
• Business Risk Management
• Strategic Business Management
• Financial systems and controls
Environmental / Other Conditions:
After-hours work centered around decision-making is required regularly in respect of various operational challenges within the industry.
Competencies:
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Data and financial analytics.
• Cost, revenue, and cash management.
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment and Industrial Relations.
Organisational Leadership:
➢ Collaborate with the CEO and the Executive team in setting and driving the organizational vision including the operational strategy.
➢ Meet with the organisation's leadership team on an ongoing basis to re-evaluate action plans and adjust if necessary for sustainability and growth.
➢ Develop business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO.
Operational Strategy and Management:
➢ Develop and lead operational strategies that support the organization's overall objectives and growth plans.
➢ Coordinate efforts of team members to ensure that objectives set are in line with the organization's strategies.
Business Analytics, Risk, and Reporting:
➢ Establish and analyse management reports and information to assist with sound business decisions to drive business growth.
➢ Continuously monitor the macro-environment to identify risks and discuss with the leadership team.
Customer Service and Retention:
➢ Negotiate and manage partnerships agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and conditions.
➢ Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, understanding their needs, and providing exceptional customer service.
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