Container Depot Manager at Bahari Forwarders Limited

Details:

The Container Depot Manager will be responsible for all container operations from receiving of bookings, managing the Nairobi Depot, Planning the container yard, container gate in/gate out and all other container-related activities, including reefer plugin and monitoring, environmental Matters and financial performance of container operations.

• The incumbent is expected to provide measurable input to the depot business strategy within the limits of the role
• The incumbent will be the predominant authority in defining operational plans and be responsible for steering the course of action that determines the achievement of results in a number of areas which complement each other
• The position will drive subordinated positions (and functions) to efforts of implementing and enhancing operations methods of the depot
• The incumbent will be expected to be creative in implementing and modifying systems, practices and approaches while also influencing working methods to meet customer needs & improve productivity

Accountabilities

• Ensures a cost efficient operation in excess of current best practices
• Provides the leadership and direction for the depot operations 
• Liaises closely with shipping companies, trucking companies, port authorities, and other statutory authorities to ensure that their requirements are met
• Liaises closely with vendors, suppliers, external consultants, etc to ensure that divergent deliverables are met as required by the terminal
• Ensures compliance with HSSE policies & procedures to promote safe working practices and ensure lost time injuries are kept to a minimum
• Assist when necessary in establishing or reviewing customs and other external procedures affecting depot users
• Measures and monitors performance against critical criteria, policy and guidelines established.

Qualifications:

• Preferable a university degree in logistics, maritime and port, or process/industrial engineering or a marine qualification or similar level
• Minimum 5 years in operations roles including staff responsibility
• Understanding of the transport industry and an ability to relate with the shipping company and other associated industry managers
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization
• Experience in cost and productivity optimization through process optimization, as well as design and implementation of new operation procedures
• Extensive understanding of modern terminal operations including computer terminal management systems 
• Extensive knowledge of Container Terminals operational practices
• Experience in finance-related matters, setting budgets and reporting against financial objectives
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives