RVR Terminal Manager Job in Kenya

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) Ltd   is in the middle of a Ksh. 25 Billion (USD.287M) turnaround process with major investments going towards expanding and modernizing the fleet, improving rail infrastructure, introducing high-end technology with a vision of becoming the premier rail and logistics provider.
 

Exciting career opportunities in EARHL department has risen and we now seek to recruit a strategic, committed & results driven persons.  
 

 Purpose: We require an all-rounded Terminal Manager.
 

Terminal Manager (1 Post)
 

 

Purpose: Take full responsibility for key performance indicators of the business, mainly transportation volumes, revenues, team management, and maintaining long term relationships with RVR clients to maximize sales opportunities.

Key Strategic Deliverables

• Overseeing ICD logistics operations and container management at  RVR;


• Lead the operations and logistics team in Kenya and ensure set Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met;


• Liaise with operations Nairobi/Mombasa on current shipments being cleared for onward transport;


• Liaise with the clearing agent on the customs process on shipments for delivery planning;


• Receive shipping documents and organize for timely customs clearance in Mombasa;


• Sorting out any issues with KRA and Government entities on behalf of EARHL as they arise;


• Updating the relevant parties on shipments under process;


• Follow up on invoice settlement from all  Kenyan clients as per SLA;

Marketing

• Manage existing business and customer relationships for the business unit;


• Identify opportunities to grow volumes with existing customers;


• Develop new business and new customer relationships for the business, by signing new long-term contracts;


• Identify and grow client base through agent partnership various sales channels including direct selling, agent partnerships etc;


• Keep  abreast of industry activities and recommend any necessary action to grow potential business;


• Proactively identify and address issues arising in the business, and find creative solutions in a timely manner;


• Give weekly activities reports to the General Manager


• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Degree in  Business Related Field


• Diploma in clearing & forwading or Purchasing and Supply Chain Management


• Training in Customs & KRA training


• Diploma in customer care relations.


• Knowledge, Experience and Skills


• Atleast  four (4) years experience in a freight forwarding firm/ seafreight / transport


• Excellent interpersonal relations and keen listener.


• Team Player


• Computer Literacy in MS OFFICE


• Human management

Main External Contacts: KRA, KPA/CFS, Relevant Ministries & Government Bodies, Shipping Lines, Clearing Agents, RVR K.

How to Apply:

Suitably qualified applicants should submit their application letters, with detailed CVs including a day time contact phone number and email addresses citing the relevant job title on the subject line to:- recruitment@rvr.co.ke

Note: The deadline for submitting application is before by close of business on 29th February, 2016

In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months old.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.