Operations Supervisor - Rewarding Work

KEY ACTIVITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Advise on key decisions relating to the day-to-day activities for the PL Re-Supply Ocean Freight  department, in consultation with the Operations Manager (OM) and Head Of Department (HOD) when necessary
• Ensure that job file management, billing, invoicing, costing and reporting is carried out in accordance with requirements. 
• Oversee locally the development of new PL Re-Supply Ocean Freight business, including the commercial policy and future strategic business direction.
• Ensure that financial management, billing and invoicing, and reporting for freight is carried out in accordance with requirements. Also, to ensure that all costs are booked properly.
• Reporting for the Ocean Freight Export department is carried out in accordance with requirements.
• Ensure that all freight personnel is trained on the information systems and that they are using them correctly to support the needs of the business.
• Handle tender and pricing requests from Network, Agents and internal stakeholders.
• Ocean Freight Procurement, sourcing and negotiating for competitive price-structure.
• Report preparation and submission (various assigned reports)
• Training of new on-board staff.
• Report negative files to OM/HOD and negotiate with vendors to reduce negative impact.
• Other functions as assigned by OM/HOD.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL AND / OR TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATES

• Diploma or equivalent certification in logistic related field preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE  

• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Preferably prior experience as a supervisor specializing in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent.

NECESSARY TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Competent in basic computer skills and applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Competency and experience working in ERP systems such as Cargo wise.
• Pro-active,
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communicator, influencer and negotiator  
• Self-motivator
• Good problem solving and analytical skills