Senior Operations Executive

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities
· Responsible for overall management of the Business Unit assigned by Country Management.

· To manage P&L of Logistics Operations for the Business Unit- Ocean Freight & Customs Clearance Management (Specific to UAE)

· To ensure that operational and HSE objectives and requirements are met.

· To assist where necessary in Projects and initiatives being defined by Senior Management from time to time

· Engage in Business development activities, Customer relationship, Key account management and ensure Operation excellence and Customer satisfaction.

· To ensure achievement of Quality Objectives and maintain Procedures.

· To drive cost leadership in all areas

· To ensure efficient Supplier management

· Examine and analyze industry verticals, developments and trends and make recommendations on marketing and operational action which best meets the market and plan/budgetary requirements.

· To develop business Opportunities in the relevant local market including but not limited to expanding business with existing/new Customers on all services; developing new service portfolio.

· Implement and maintain in liaison with the accounting and finance management, sound accounting procedures for all transactions.

· Ensure that good and effective working relations are maintained with all organizations in the region including customers, suppliers and staff.

· Ensuring good governance and adherence to Group Code of Conduct in all activities.

· To support effectively in the participation of new Tenders, bids for all markets in UAE

· To qualify Kanoo Logistics business and register with potential customers

· To continuously evaluate market knowledge on upcoming opportunities in the Region

· To update regularly on status of various opportunities

· To generate sustainable growth in all areas of activity

· To Support the Commercial / Operational team in converting opportunities and resolving issues

· Contribution on decision making at Divisional Management level.

· Ensuring good Corporate governance and adherence to Group Code of Conduct for all activities

· To potentially develop a Business development team subject to success achieved