About the job
An opportunity is available for a leader with a
successful track record in Courier Director at our offices based in Nairobi,
Kenya
Reporting to the Managing Director the Courier
Director will provide leadership and management of the Courier Division which
is responsible for the full life cycle of all courier and logistics products
and services. Manage and oversee Secure Logistics/Courier planning, warehouse
and inventory management, budgeting, customer and supplier relationship
management, staffing, and continuous optimization of logistics operations.
In addition, this role is responsible for the
management of any outsourced consultants and contractors.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified
candidates, but Kenyans citizens will have a distinct advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and drive the development of the courier
division in line with G4S strategic and business plans and values, working
closely and collaboratively with the other Division Directors/Senior Leadership
to assist in the delivery of cohesive, high quality, high impact projects;
Work with the Executive Committee/Senior Management
Team to assess and evaluate G4S Secure Logistics/Courier needs with respect to
impact and effectiveness of projects/assignments, and company development;
Manage Secure Logistics within agreed upon budgets,
timelines and standards. Prioritize activities and progress according to G4S’
resources (time and money) and operational realities;
Develop forecasts and budgets and control the
spending on OPEX and CAPEX; effectively ensure costs are controlled, the
department maximizes revenue generation and contribution to the Company’s
operating profit;
Participate in procurement by providing technical
support to the tendering and selection process of any requirements in support
of Secure Logistics/Courier; and assisting with the negotiation of rates and
terms with preferred suppliers. Maintain strict compliance with the company
procurement policy
Work with fellow Divisional Directors and the
management team in the development of the Company’s overall strategy and seek
to positively influence the progression and growth of the Securer
Logistics/Courier division;
Responsible for production of strategic Secure
Logistics/Courier deliverables, documentation, reports, and presentation
materials. This covers Secure Logistics/Courier Strategy Reports, Secure
Logistics Audits, Risk Assessments;
Work with the Commercial team and support in business
development activities by identifying new leads and opportunities;
Represent the Company during consultations with
client representatives, government agencies and industry associates connected
to specific projects;
Enforce compliance to set laws, regulations and
customer requirements governing business operations;
Produce Secure Logistics/Courier division report and
ensure that internal and external stakeholders, including the ExCo, are
appropriately kept abreast of G4S’ Secure Logistics developments;
Commission and undertake security surveys and
security risk assessments; and present findings of work to team members and
clients in an iterative and participative manner as needed;
Information gathering and research for project
specific solutions. Keep abreast and maintain currency with the latest products
and solutions available in the market; advise the business on best practices,
technology changes and the subsequent adoption thereof;
Manage staff capacity and skill levels within the
Secure Logistics/ Courier division to meet current and planned outputs; provide
mentorship and guidance on developing the capabilities and competencies of the
Secure Logistics/Courier; and
Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise
and performance manage staff to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve best
performance to meet the company’s needs
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business Management
or Operations Management;
Professional qualification in Logistics or any
related field;
Minimum ten (10) years logistical experience in the
same industry with at least five (5) years’ in as Operations Director/Head of
Function in a large and industrious organization; Multinational or large
regional company experience would be an added advantage;
Experience in management and deployment of various
modes of ownership ie owned, leased, hired with experience in large fleet of
various motors – +200;
Experience with imports and exports;
Knowledge of the East African market;
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MS Project,
PowerPoint and Visio, Google system.
How To Apply
