Access World is a global commodities warehousing and freight forwarding company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated logistics and value-added service to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys and minor metals etc. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and US. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.
Department: Industrial Projects
Reports to: Commercial Head, Freight & Project Forwarding
Purposes of the position:
Head our Project logistics presence within GCA generating new business opportunities through own network as well as leveraging the company’s existing network as well as;
Supporting other global project teams for projects originating in or destined for GCA
The ability to plan and execute complex logistics and transportation projects including Heavy Lift projects within GCA and abroad
A highly motivated individual with the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing and developing client and vendor relationships in GCA, including transporters, route consultants, port operators, carriers etc
Responsibilities:
Development and Maintenance of the Project Forwarding Vertical within GCA
Budget Preparations and financial responsibility for the Project Forwarding Business Unit across GCA
Responsible for the implementation and future strategy sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy verticals within Project Business Unit
Develop New Network Partners across GCA for strategic locations
Development of business within GCA to further complement the Growth Strategy
Develop new customer relations with specific focus sectors and maintain key existing customer relationships as and when allocated
Support existing Project departments within Africa, Americas, Middle East and Europe in drafting complex project logistics proposals and execution thereof for clients based in GCA
Devise and implement the Commercial Strategy; identify business opportunities within the industry and convert into revenue
Responsible for the performance of complex and technical logistics operations for both overseas and in-country projects
Procurements of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo
Develop new markets outside of the current project business within Access World GCA
Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients
Actively participate as a member of Access World Global Project team and working closely with other business units within GCA and other Access World entities globally
Communicate and work with all overseas Access World branches on Freight & Project leads
Monthly reporting in the form of business unit EBIT results
Reinforce Access World Group culture, values and reputation
Ensure compliance with Access World Group Policies
Network of interaction:
Comprise but not limited to:
Internal
Customer service teams
Commercial and Operations teams globally
Country management teams
Compliance department
Legal department
Overseas offices and branches
External
Business community, especially the project logistics sectors
Local joint venture partners
International Customers and other market participants
Strategic service providers and vendors (e.g. warehouse providers, shipping lines, trucking companies, freight forwarding agents, etc.)
Learning opportunities:
Gain experience in executing green field projects in multiple countries
Regional investment work
Exposure to commodities, freight and industrial markets in the region
Specific requirements for the position:
Minimum a degree/Diploma from recognized Institute in the logistics field
Minimum 5-years Projects/HLOOG experience in China
Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role
Strong builder of relationships with interest parties
Good knowledge of the shipping and logistics management industries specifically focused on:
Local and Over-border transport of Breakbulk, OOG and heavy lift
Analytical approach with capabilities of compiling project shipment estimates and load planning
Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural team
Strong character, initiative, creative, innovative and analytical skills
Meticulous, responsible and positive working attitude
Ability to work independently and in a team
Adaptable and able to accommodate prevailing conditions
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment meeting deadlines
Ability to travel
Availability after office hours
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Good administrative skills
Quick to learn
Proactivity
General knowledge of exports, imports, warehousing and transport
Positive attitude and willingness to help
Communication Skills / Languages:
Good in both written and spoken English
Superior interpersonal and communications skills
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Regularly updating customers on rate levels and market dynamics
Effective use of telephonic and email communications
Close working relationship with staff and clients
Outgoing personality to be able to communicate effectively with customers and build positive relationships
Communicate and work with all overseas Access World branches on Freight & Project leads to and from GCA
Interested Applicants please email your resume to
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