Exports Manager
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Fracht Uganda
Category: Finance
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 9 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• 1. Manage the exports team
• a. Inform the team of entity strategy/evolutions and communicate on required alignments
• b. Set goals in terms of quality of service and cost control
• c. Assess the performance of the team
• d. Develop and maintain the competencies of the team
• e. Ensure smooth transfer of files/issues when there change in team
• f. Set up induction programs for new exports staff in collaboration with Human Resources, and interview / select potential staff.
• 2. Build and adapt process and organisation:
• a. Build and review regularly the exports organisation including the set up and skills
• b. Define SOPs in collaboration with QHSE and HR
• c. Organise quality review within operations and implement validated recommendations
• d. Ensure exhaustive use of business tools such as Trakit and Tally by the team within department.
• 3. Client Portfolio Management:
• a. Regularly review the client portfolio of the department regarding quality of service delivered, profitability and available means.
• b. Ensure regular client engagements and monthly KPI meetings arranged
• c. Ensure best quality of service is delivered to client and charges correctly billed as per service agreement.
• d. Ensure that no potential business with existing clients is lost
• e. Define the general tariff grid and submit to MD for validation
• f. Validate/ support sales departmental actions for specific quotations (technical validation and tariff)
• g. Support sales department during client visits and presentation
• 4. Operational controls and File management:
• a. Closely monitor quality service and profitability for each customer
• b. Update and review invoicing lines (once a year minimum)
• c. Responsible for the achievement of budget goals in terms of gross margin, costs and disbursements and quality service.
• d. Involvement in credit control committee
• e. Validation of cash clients in the business software.
• 5. Manage operational relationship with subcontractors.
• a. In charge of operational relationship with selected subcontractors- internal and external (inclusive of tariff negotiations following guidance from MD)
• b. Organise and follow the quality of service delivered by the subcontractors and provide corresponding feedback to the MD.
• c. Ensure the balance of workload within the team and between subcontractors.
• TARGETS AND GOALS:
• 1. 100 % target on Quality-of-service KPI’s
• 2. 100% target on budget.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• 1. Organized
• 2. Natural leader
• 3. Team Player
• 4. Problem Solver
• 5. Technical Curiosity
• 6. Ability to a team to work to a common goal.
• REQUIRED SKILLS
• 1. Bachelor’s degree in any Business Course
• 2. Master’s degree is an added advantage
• 3. At least 07 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding
• 4. At least 3 years’ experience as a manager.
• 5. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• 6. Good use of email
• 7. Excellent communicator.
HOW TO APPLY
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letter, CV’S and copies of academic documents merged in one PDF document to recruitment@ug.fracht.com
Applications will be received on a rolling basis
Deadline: Expired
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