Managing Director

Syndicate Personnel Specialists; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions as a Managing Director. This pivotal role involves driving strategic direction and operational excellence across multiple units. With a focus on fostering a high-performance culture, you will lead a diverse team, manage financial performance, and engage with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and growth. If you have a proven track record in business leadership and a passion for innovation, this is your opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic business unit.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business leadership experience at a managing director level.
• Strong commercial skills with a proven ability to analyze market trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Road Freight Business across 6 operating units.
• Lead and manage a cross-functional team including finance and HR.

Skills

Business Leadership

Strategic Planning

Commercial Skills

P&L Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

Our Client - a global leader in Logistics and Supply Chain solutions, with a presence in over 70 countries and operations spanning every continent, is recruiting for a Managing Director. The successful incumbent will drive success by managing and providing strategic direction through the development and execution of a strategy and operating model for the Business.

Key Performance Areas:

• Strategic Leadership: Oversee the Road Freight Business Across 6 Operating Units.
• Finance: Manage P&L, balance sheet, measure ROI and Cash Flows.
• Operations: Highly intensive, with many being 24/7 operations, labour intensive, tight margins, strict client requirements
• Management: Lead and Manage a Cross-Functional Team, Including Finance, HSE, Technology, Human Resources, and Technical Departments

• High-Performance Culture: Foster an environment that promotes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster Strong Relationships with Key Stakeholders to Ensure Alignment and Drive Collaboration across the continent
• Sales Strategy: Strategic Planning, Development, and Implementation of Effective Sales Strategies

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and Post Graduate Diploma
• At least 10 years Business Leadership Experience at a Managing Director Level
• Knowledge of Business and Operations Management
• Strong Commercial Skills with a proven ability to analyse market trends, identify business opportunities, and develop strategies that drive profitability and growth.
• Management of P&L and ROI
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Join a Global Leader with a Unique Approach to Supply Chain Solutions! Take the lead in shaping the strategic direction of a dynamic business unit.