Job Title: Operations Manager
Organisation: Aikan HR Consultants
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Aikan
HR Consultants is one of Uganda’s leading HR consulting companies and trusted
strategic HR advisory partner. Its services include aikan Jobs™, aikan Recruitment™,
aikan Internship™, aikan Leasing™, aikan Payroll™ and aikan OD.™
HR Consultants is one of Uganda’s leading HR consulting companies and trusted
strategic HR advisory partner. Its services include aikan Jobs™, aikan Recruitment™,
aikan Internship™, aikan Leasing™, aikan Payroll™ and aikan OD.™
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all contracts are correctly
executed, especially regarding quality, quantity, destination as well as
shipping period / means for all commodities - The jobholder will maximize the efficiency of
turnaround of capital invested in stocks through timely stock movements,
invoicing and credit control - Regularly check and ensure accuracy of the
export documentation detail - Build, strengthen and manage relationships
with the company’s buyers, forwarders, customs and government agencies - Manage the company’s fleet of vehicles,
supervise fleet maintenance and transport of goods - Oversee stock management in Uganda and DRC as
well as control all imports on behalf of the companies - Manage the relationships with certifiers such
as for Certified Organic and UTZ and monitor tracking information of
certified cocoa - Ensure loading and shipping schedules are
updated, in order and properly communicated both internally and to clients - The incumbent will constantly monitor news
and information about forwarding and shipping with a view towards finding
out more competitive means of exporting the company’s goods - Visit upcountry locations in both Uganda and
DR Congo with a view to relieving bottlenecks and improving the through
flow of goods - Guide the Managing Director on marketing
products in tandem with varying levels of production through the year. To
monitor the physical stock position and advice on sales - Report any export or audit concerns to the MD
or the relevant department in time for action - Make a periodic report to management on
shipping issues
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Business or
Logistics related degree or equivalent - Possession of a qualification in clearing and
forwarding - At least three years’ experience working with
an exporting or forwarding firm at a management level - Good working knowledge of French is essential
- Eagerness to promote the company’s mission
and subscribe to the firm’s core values - A background in agriculture would be an added
advantage - Computer Skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Data
management - High concern for detail, accuracy and
standards - Excellent interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Proactive work ethics, decision making
ability, flexibility, patience and persistence required - Capacity to work in a demanding environment
and a desire to take on challenges
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should
send their applications by clicking on this link.
send their applications by clicking on this link.
Please
upload the following in your application; an updated CV / resume (PDF or Word
Format) which should include your contact information and three work related
references and a one page statement describing your suitability for the role
should be included.
upload the following in your application; an updated CV / resume (PDF or Word
Format) which should include your contact information and three work related
references and a one page statement describing your suitability for the role
should be included.
Deadline: 31st March 2016
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