Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Vacancy : CLIENT OPERATION MANAGER, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Title:  CLIENT OPERATION MANAGER
Reports to:  SEAFREIGHT or AIRFREIGHT LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS MANAGER
CLS LOGISTICS SERVICES PLC

  1. JOB PURPOSE & MAIN MISSIONS:

  • Supervise the execution of logistics works for a specific client portfolio
  • Take in charge the related communication to the clients


  1. POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION CHART

Under >> Seafreight or Airfreight Logistics Solutions Manager


  1. INTERNAL DIRECT COLLABORATORS

·         Operators
·         Customs declarants
·         Invoicing Clerks
·         Delivery/Port Clerks
·         Customs Clerks
·         Shipping Lines Clerks
·         Documentation & FCVR Clerk
·         Drivers
·         Implants
·         Archives
·         Transport department
·         Disbursement control
·         Seafreight/Airfreight Logistics Solutions Manager

EXTERNAL DIRECT COLLABORATORS

·         Clients
·         Shipping Lines
·         Port Authorities
·         Government Agencies
·         Subcontractors




  1. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES DETAILS

·         Manage the team of File Operators
*       Inform File Operators of the entity strategy/ evolutions and communicate on required alignments
*       Set goals in terms of quality of service
*       Assess the performance of File Operators
*       Develop & maintain the competencies
*       Ensure a smooth transfer of files/issues when change of File Operators
*       Ensure the correct application of induction program for newcomers
*       Apply leave management policy
*       Organize recruitments (after validation by the SLMS/ALSM) in collaboration with HR department and interview/select potential staff (SLSM/ALSM interview required for any position)

·         Manage the operational relationship with the client
*       Receive the transit orders from the client (tariffs already validated through a quotation). In case of new business (new or existing client), a new quotation will be issued by Sales department in accordance with SLSM/ALSM/DILS
*       Request missing documentation and more detailed instructions if necessary
*       Inform the client of the files processing progress (standard or specific report, according to quotation)
*       Alert the client in case of operational issue (potential or real)
*       Provide support to credit control in case of cash collection issue

·         Monitor files processing
*       Ensure that SOPs are applied at each step of the business process
*       Allocate the files to be processed to Operators
*       Validate the opened file before process beginning
*       Check the file processing progress (each process component must work properly without delay) and ensure that the different process steps are well done from a physical point of view (documentation) or electronic one (step update capture in the business software)
*       Assist Operators and other staff members in case of operational issue
*       Archive regularly the files (physically & electronically, once a month at least)
*       Implement all necessary actions to improve quality of processing (process, request for additional resource, computers...)
*       Control quality of formalization & documentation of the files

·         Ensure that operations are performed in respect with gross margin & disbursements anticipated  when quotation has been issued
*       Get & know exactly the detail of quotation related to operations in progress
*       Select the most adapted means to the operations to be performed, with respect to quotation validated by the client (preferences)
*       Validate the supplier’s invoices file allocation & amount (submission by Operators)
*       Validate the client invoices and corresponding attachments (must fit with quotation & submission by Operators)
*       Check the disbursements of each file
*       Alert when quotation is not compliant with operations to be performed

·         Control the costs of the COM unit
*       Monitor the costs level of the COM (in line with budget). It includes salary, extra-hour follow-up, special fees…
*       Control that costs allocated to COM unit belong to it


·         Alert/Inform Management
*       Alert in case of significant operational issue (impact on quality of service, invoicing, sensitive client...)
*       Inform manager and Sales department of all quotation non-compliant with COM goals (gross margin, turnover, feasibility...)
*       Identify & work on the issues raised during the file processing whatever in the responsibility scope or not

  1. IN CASE OF VACATION

  • Seafreight or Airfreight Logistics Solutions Manager

  1. TARGETS AND GOALS

  • 100% target on Quality of service KPI (including Client’s KPI)
  • 100% target on budgeted costs

  1. PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

  • Organised
  • Natural Leader
  • Team player
  • Self Starter
  • Problem Solver
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to drive a team to work to a common goal.


  1. REQUIRED SKILLS

  • At least 5 years experience in clearing and forwarding
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Good use of email
  • Excellent communicator

  1. TOOLS

  • Business software’s reports (Qlikview, SPOT, Way)
  • Financial report : Detail of the costs per COM (monthly)
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • HR support tools and documents
 Contact:  
Tel:+251 115 570600
Mobile: +251 911 516486




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