Vacancy in a Freight, Haulage and Courier/Express Services Company in Lagos

Stresert Services Limited - Our client, a group of companies based in Lagos and into the services of freight, haulage and courier/express services, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Freight Division
Job ref: FRE–2LA
Location: Lagos
Reporting line: CEO
Job Description
Objective of the Head, Freight position:

• The purpose of this job is to oversee the transportation of products/goods from suppliers to distributors.
• The ideal candidate must have strong organizational skills, effective people skills and the ability to manage logistics to ensure the methods used are safe, efficient and reliable; must have extensive experience in general freight services with at least 4 years managerial experience/competence covering general management, marketing, and freight operations.

• Oversee air and ocean freight shipments/cargoes' packaging and deliveries
• Put structure in the division to align with the goals of the entire group
• Coordinate shipping logistics with exporters, warehousing companies, retailers, etc.
• Design internal appraisal measures to ensure optimal performance of officers
• Drive and promote safe handling of all consignments
• Maintain a safe and organized storage facility for all shipments in transit (warehousing related)
• Design standard flow chart for the company’s delivery process
• Maintain a high security level of all goods in transit
• Co-ordinate delivery network across all branches
• Prepare the division's financial and administrative reports for onward submission to the CEO
• Must be familiar with the corresponding fees like international tariffs, warehouse storage charges and weight costs
• Constantly in the know of availability of products and services, back orders, shortages and customer special requests.
• Design operational master plan for the freight subsidiary
• Ensure that shipping, storage and distribution procedures meet company policies and government regulations
• Constantly research new rules and regulations and consult port authorities, airlines, highway departments and customs' agencies to ensure compliance with freight and shipping guidelines.
• Ensure and maintain standard of operations at all times.
• Ensure actualization of the subsidiary’s targets
• Co-ordinates the research and development unit
• Ensure the profitability of the freight division in the group
• Drive the business development of the division

• Graduate in Business, Shipping, Logistics Management or other related disciplines. Additional certifications in freight forwarding will be an advantage.
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in a related role and industry, with at least 4 of those in managerial level.