Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, March 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Description
Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique Human Resources Consultancy Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.
On behalf of our client a leading Warehousing, transport, clearing and forwarding company in East Africa, we are looking for a competent and experienced Asst. Operations Manager to be based in Uganda.

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda.
Asst. Operations Manager – Namanve Container
Reports to: General Manager

Job Summary: The Asst. Operations Manager will be responsible for running a profitable, efficient and safe Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Namanve.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• In charge of managing ICD logistics operations and container management at the Namanve ICD
• Leading the operations and logistics team in the ICD and ensuring that set Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met.
• Working closely with operations Nairobi/Mombasa on current shipments being cleared for onward transportation to the ICD.
• Liaising with the clearing agents on the customs process on shipments for delivery planning.
• Receiving shipping documents and organizing for timely customs, clearance in Kampala.
• Act as liaison with URA and Government entities on behalf of employer and provide accountabilities or solutions to queries or inquiries as they arise.
• In charge of updating the relevant parties on shipments under process.
• Following up on invoice settlement from all clients as per SLA.
• Developing new business and new customer relationships for the business.
• Managing the safe and secure custody of all company assets at the ICD
• Ensure compliance with all HSE regulations and requirements within the ICD and liaise with other Local Authorities in this respect as required.
• Exploring opportunities to save on operating costs and / or create synergies that will help increase operational efficiency and quality of service.
• Liaise with Agents of Shipping Lines to understand their requirements and work closely with them to serve their needs.
• Continually review, benchmark, plan and implement operational strategies to ensure that the Terminal develops and grows profitably.
• Responsible for achieving all budget requirements and recommending investments.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to the General Manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics Management or any other Related Business Field.
• Possession of a Diploma in clearing &forwarding.
• Additional training in Customs & URA Procedures is mandatory.
• A minimum of six (6) years practical experience in ICD/ Freight Management.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and keen listener.
• Good team player
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimum supervision.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

• Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-AOM-ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com 
Note:
• The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Thursday 7th March 2024.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.



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