Jobs in a Multinational FMCG Company

Workforce Group - Our client is a multinational FMCG organisation that boasts of being an household name of consumables in over 50 countries. They are currently recruiting for the position below:     Job Title: Transport Manager Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The Transport Manager plan, organize, direct, manage, evaluate and will be responsible for the operations and budget of transportation departments; movement of goods or companies involved in supply chain services.
• He also ensures that shipments into or out of an organization are handled swiftly, safely, and within budget constraints.

• Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate the operations and budget of transportation departments or transportation companies
• Direct the activities of staff in relation to transportation operations including dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles
• Direct the effectiveness of private, third party and contract carriage systems
• Work with international carriers and freight forwarders to streamline the flow of goods across international borders and through customs
• Ensure customer goods move from production through the supply chain to the end user
• Interview, select, coach, train, manage and appraise the performance of transportation personnel
• Remain current with latest transportation technology systems and procedures
• Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates
• Negotiate and authorize contracts, and direct procurement related to transportation operational needs
• Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance procedures related to transportation activities
• Lead all distribution and transportation planning and strategic activities and conduct investigations to determine causes of transportation accidents and suggestion on safety procedures
• Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes
• Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services of transportation operations

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent
• Commercial Driver’s License
• 5 years’ experience in similar role

• Experienced in management or supervision and knowledge of transportation system
• Technology proficient, crucial thinking, time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, transportation principles and methods, material handling, administration and management
• Familiar with shipment options, legal issues, government regulations, safety procedures and computer applications.
• Proven skills in leadership, management and team management

• The Visa and Immigration (V&I) Coordinator is responsible to arrange the necessary immigration documentation/permits for Assignees.

• Manages and executes the V&I process for each individual case from beginning to the end, according to the agreed procedures
• Informs all parties on the necessary V&I steps to be taken in an effective and efficient way
• Promptly and properly provides the Relocation Advisor with appropriate emails for assignee/Transfer Advisor; Works proactively and manages expectations
• Provides non-case related ad-hoc consultancy
• Ensures the Relocation Advisor is updated on the process at all times, providing all relevant information to perform her task
• Completes administrative duties associated with the immigration case management; escalates any bottle-necks in the process to the Senior Management
• Brings forward suggestions for updates/improvements of internal and external V&I procedures, processes etc.
• Ensures compliance in the respective countries regarding visa procedures; coordinates solution oriented immigration processes
• Communicates effectively with immigration authorities; controls performance of international service network

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any relevant discipline
• 5 years’ experience in an international environment, preferably regarding visa and immigration or, if not, within the field of international mobility or customer service
• Excellent command of the English language, other foreign languages is an added advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with documents and forms (ability to understand and execute documents and forms) Organizational skills and ability to identify priorities
• Strong commitment to customer service flexible, proactive, team player, enthusiastic IT skills
• Service focused, result driven, team work, taking ownership, empathy, professionalism and initiative