General Manager – Logistics and Freight Forwarding
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Senior leadership role with full P&L ownership for an established Nairobi-based logistics solutions provider in removals, freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs clearance. Reports directly to the Group MD and the Board. Ideal for a commercially astute leader with deep industry expertise.
- Full P&L ownership with direct reporting to Group MD and the Board
- Strategic and operational leadership for a 60+ year established logistics business
- Covers removals, packing, warehousing, air/sea freight, and customs clearance
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Senior leadership role with full P&L ownership for an established Nairobi-based logistics solutions provider in removals, freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs clearance. Reports directly to the Group MD and the Board. Ideal for a commercially astute leader with deep industry expertise.
- Full P&L ownership with direct reporting to Group MD and the Board
- Strategic and operational leadership for a 60+ year established logistics business
- Covers removals, packing, warehousing, air/sea freight, and customs clearance
- Requires strong commercial, financial acumen and leadership maturity
- Involves regular regional travel for stakeholder oversight
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- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, General Management, Operations ManagementThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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Company Description
Employd Staffing Solutions Ltd is a comprehensive Human Capital Consultancy firm based in Nairobi County, Kenya. Our core HR activities include Recruitment, Labour Outsourcing, Payroll Management, and Employee Trainings. We build fruitful relationships with our clients and always aim to add value to their business by improving the efficiency of their HR activities and increasing the return on their Human Capital spend.
Job Brief
Our client is an established logistics solutions provider with over sixty years of industry expertise. They are primarily involved in Removals, Packing, Warehousing, Air and Sea export, Import freight, and Customs clearance. The General Manager will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for a well-established logistics business. This role carries full P&L ownership and reports directly to Group MD and the Board. The ideal candidate should have strong commercial and financial acumen, deep industry knowledge, and the leadership maturity to build on an already strong operational foundation.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and drive business plans and tactical action plans that support the company's strategic goals.
- Own full P&L responsibility, including annual budgeting, income projections, expense management, and financial performance reporting.
- Implement sales and growth strategies to expand the customer base and strengthen market position.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive freight forwarding/logistics landscape, market opportunities, and industry developments.
- Monitor costs closely to minimize wastage and protect against financial risk; optimize liquidity through disciplined debt collection and expense management.
- Report regularly to the Group MD and the Board on financial performance, including variance analysis against budget.
- Recommend improvements to strategy, policy, and organizational direction.
- Build and lead a high-performing team, attracting, coaching, developing, and retaining talent.
- Travel regularly to regional locations to maintain oversight and strong stakeholder relationships.
- Develop and implement strategies to manage credit and operational risk.