Shipping Manager – Tobacco Sector – High pressurised senior role – Head Office

Mar 9, 2022 | Senior Managerial & Executive Positions

The main purpose of the role is to efficiently and effectively manage the Company’s shipping program, ensuring that offshore Customers’ product is delivered timeously and safely. 

  • Preparation, evaluation and review of the department’s human and operational budgets
  • Planning for shipments as per production and shipping programs
  • Ensuring that the whole Company’s shipment program conforms with local and international legislation and best shipping practice locally and globally
  • Managing the common and anticipated risks in shipping
  • Negotiating transportation and other fees with carriers
  • Managing the day-to-day activities of the department

Job Knowledge and Skills required to be successful 

  • Knowledge of all legislation affecting exports and imports
  • Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures
  • Negotiation skills
  • Numerical and verbal reasoning skills
  • Computer literacy
  • People management skills
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Checking and analytical skills 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience 

  • First degree in Shipping, supply chain or logistics
  • 5-7 years in Shipping role at managerial level
  • Experience working with a Shipping software 

A good salary and company vehicle is offered for this senior role 

Email Colin Roberts or Mirriam Dzapasi