Operations Manager Jobs in Uganda at Bolloré Africa Logistics

Job Title: Operations Manager

Company: Bolloré Africa Logistics

Job Location: Juba, South Sudan


Responsibilities:
• Manages all air, sea and land import/export files
• Manages customs clearance operations to ensure air, sea and land deliveries for the customer.
• Receives, verifies and approves import/export documents.
Traces and monitors all importation/exportation
• Plans and prepares customs clearance before shipment arrival in South Sudan
• Opens customs files and follows up customs clearance operations.
• Ensures the delivery of material to client within deadlines.
• Daily liaison and coordination with customer, shipper and local customs' authorities.
• Sends complains to shipper in case of non-conformity.
• Spreads information through appropriate communication means in case of litigation relative to a file.
• Draws, updates and upgrades customs operational standards, rules and procedures.
• Ensures customs operations are in compliance with South Sudan's customs procedures and company's rules and procedures.
• Conducts regulatory self-audits / compliance to the latest customs regulations.
• Informs the client and company hierarchy of possible problems and delays.
• Coordinate with invoicing team for the timely Invoicing to clients once the job is finished / as per agreed terms.
• Submission of weekly/ monthly report as required by the HOD/ Management.

Profile:
• Should possess a BA/BS/MBA Degree in Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Management or Equivalent.
• 5-7 years' experience in customs clearance, freight forwarding or international logistics at Manager Level.
• Proven performance track record (Sales or Operations).
• Excellent computer skills (word, excel, PowerPoint, internet) and database management.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.( Arabic will be an added advantage)
• Able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change frequently due to changes in government regulations or business needs.
• Strong ethics in dealings with customers, suppliers and contractors.
• Team Player with good interpersonal skills

How to apply:
Apply to:  application@ppg.co.ug

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013