Established in 1992, SPS is THE leading Specialist Search Firm focused on Sales, Marketing & Supply Chain roles (Mid-Senior Executive Level).
We offer Permanent & Interim Recruitment, and Retained Search Solutions.
Our team assists clients Nationally with recruitment for their South African, African & International Operations (both local &...
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Our Client - a global leader in Logistics and Supply Chain solutions, with a presence in over 70 countries and operations spanning every continent, is recruiting for a Managing Director. The successful incumbent will drive success by managing and providing strategic direction through the development and execution of a strategy and operating model for the Business.
Key Performance Areas:
Strategic Leadership: Oversee the Road Freight Business Across 6 Operating Units.
Finance: Manage P&L, balance sheet, measure ROI and Cash Flows.
Operations: Highly intensive, with many being 24/7 operations, labour intensive, tight margins, strict client requirements
Management: Lead and Manage a Cross-Functional Team, Including Finance, HSE, Technology, Human Resources, and Technical Departments
High-Performance Culture: Foster an environment that promotes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Engagement: Foster Strong Relationships with Key Stakeholders to Ensure Alignment and Drive Collaboration across the continent
Sales Strategy: Strategic Planning, Development, and Implementation of Effective Sales Strategies
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree and Post Graduate Diploma
At least 10 years Business Leadership Experience at a Managing Director Level
Knowledge of Business and Operations Management
Strong Commercial Skills with a proven ability to analyse market trends, identify business opportunities, and develop strategies that drive profitability and growth.
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