Logistics and Freight Manager at OKHA

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Logistics and Freight Manager is responsible for managing the fast and efficient flow of products from OKHA to showrooms or clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Freight Management

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, transportation, and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate product deliveries
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on the latest whereabouts of goods in transit
• In cases of delays, responsible for communicating the status of shipment in order to maintain high customer service
• Familiar with and responsible for fees relating to the international transportation of goods
• Work with Project Managers to ensure all parties are informed of shipment details and progress
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements with regard to suppliers
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets

Staff Management and Development

• Oversee that Administration Assistant in relation to Freight and Logistics Administration
• Develop and mentor Administration Assistant in Freight and Logistics Management

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager
• Relevant Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain qualification
• Demonstrable ability to lead processes and manage staff
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Strong administrative skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND CRITERIA

• Ability to remain calm, multitask and work under deadline-driven pressure.
• Ability to build good relationships at all levels and the ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to work without supervision, use initiative, and be proactive while working within a team
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload amidst conflicting demands and busy work periods.
• There will occasionally be a requirement to work additional hours which may include weekends.
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism