Chief Commercial Manager (Coo) Maritime And Logistics Experience Essential

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,900,000 - 2,185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for an esteemed client in the logistics sector. The COO will be responsible for overseeing operational functions and aligning them with strategic business goals. This executive position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of senior leadership experience in logistics or similar industries. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills in client management and driving commercial growth within diverse geographical contexts in Africa.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in senior operations leadership in logistics or freight forwarding.
• Proven expertise in global supply chain management and international trade.
• Experience in expanding business operations across multiple geographies in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize all operational functions to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Develop commercial relationships and scale operations.
• Enhance service delivery and boost profitability through strategic leadership.

Skills

Client & Stakeholder Management

Strategic Leadership

Commercial Business Growth

Operational Excellence

Supply Chain Optimization

Leadership & Organizational Development

Financial & Performance Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration

Job description

Salary circa 1,9 million Location Bryanston, South Africa OR Durban KZN Reports To Managing Director Job PurposeThe COO will oversee and optimize all operational functions at the company, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving efficiency across supply chain, warehousing, freight forwarding, and ship agency operations.

This role will focus on developing Commercial relationships and scaling operations, enhancing service delivery, and boosting profitability through strategic leadership and execution.

Essential Requirements Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.

10+ years of experience in senior operations leadership, in logistics, freight forwarding, or maritime industries in bulk and containerised hard commodities ( mining and minerals) Proven expertise in global supply chain management, international trade, and shipping operations.

Experience in expanding business operations across multiple geographies in Africa is required Key Responsibilities Client & Stakeholder Management Strategic Leadership & Commercial Business Growth Operational Excellence & Supply Chain Optimization Leadership & Organizational Development Financial & Performance Management If you have not received any feedback from us within 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

By sending your CV along with other additional documents you give consent to HWR to process and retain your personal information for the current opportunity as well as for future opportunities Desired Skills : Client & Stakeholder Management Strategic Leadership Commercial Business Growth Operational Excellence Supply Chain Optimization Leadership & Organizational Development Financial & Performance Management Desired Work Experience : More than 10 years #J Ljbffr