Managing Director at Imperial Logistics

Job Function:

Formulate & implement strategies to grow and increase the scope of business and the profitability of IMS Kenya. Lead & direct the IMS Kenya EXCO so that all functions, in all areas, operate at optimal efficiency.

Key performance areas:

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with IMS Kenya EXCO and industry (clients, customers, competitors, government etc.) to devise, plan and direct the implementation of the future strategic direction and focus of the business
• Formulate strategic plan to achieve improvement & growth by commencement of new financial year

Client Interface:

• Regular communication with senior management of client companies in respect of service provision, business reviews and query resolution
• Senior management of client companies to be appraised of and fully aware of any service failures/successes.

Business Development:

• Collaborate with EXCO members for exploration of changing market demands and dynamics, formulation of new business ideas, refinement of existing operations, and client market development and revenue growth
• Improved revenue and margin growth year on year.

Service Refinement:

• Ongoing review of key activity areas and methodologies to optimize cost and efficiencies.
• Compliance with client SLAs and costs within budget constraints and profitability.

Process & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ongoing review of systems and procedures to ensure alignment with Quality Management System (QMS) and validation of distribution centres to operate in.
• Audit findings to be reduced and compliance to QMS to increase.

Operations:

• Overall responsibility for physical operations in all areas of operational activity in all countries.
• Service levels to be acceptable.

Human Resources:

• Overall responsibility for corporate governance in human resource management and recruitment and development of senior business personnel.
• Staff turnover to be at acceptable levels. Staff advancement and development to be sound & ongoing.

Finance & Administration:

• Final review and responsibility for business financial and administrative performance, including corporate governance
• No major findings in financial audits

Information Technology:

• Overall responsibility for information technology development and performance
• System functionality to be acceptable and updated

Health & Safety:

• Final responsibility for employer compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act
• System functionality to be acceptable and updated

Leadership & Delegation of Authority:

• Lead the organization and delegate responsibility and authority to the EXCO in a clear and logical manner
• Efficient implementation of strategic plans

Special Projects:

• Final responsibility for the planning, execution, and results of all special projects
• Projects must be delivered on time and within budget.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engagement with senior management & staff; external stakeholders including clients, regulatory bodies & customers.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Managing Director will be the primary representative of IMS Kenya in industry forums, councils and in representation to government and / or regulatory bodies and to the media if required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The IMS Kenya EXCO will report to the Managing Director who will guide and lead the business in strategic objectives and goals.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Business acumen
• Client Centricity
• Improvement Orientation
• Inspirational Leadership
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Personal Courage
• Results Orientation
• Planning and Organizing
• Awareness and Application

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Relevant degree
• Post-graduate management qualification would be an advantage
• 10 years' experience at senior management level
• Strong leadership & strategic planning
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience within the FMCG and or the Pharmaceutical industries
• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Indepth regional knowledge
• Strong Commercial and Business Acumen skill set