Chief Commercial Manager (COO)

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee operational functions, enhance service delivery, and drive profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, particularly in the maritime industry. This role requires strategic leadership and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior operations leadership in logistics or maritime industries.
• Proven expertise in global supply chain management and international trade.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize all operational functions at the company.
• Develop commercial relationships and scale operations.
• Enhance service delivery and boost profitability.

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

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Salary circa 1,9 million

Location Bryanston, South Africa OR Durban KZN

Reports To Managing Director

Job Purpose
The 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

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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