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Site Manager – Transit & Transport

DI-AFRICA
📍 ToamasinaCDI🗓️ about 1 month ago

Job Description

Toamasina
CDI

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Our client is a reference Malagasy logistics group, operating in transit, customs clearance and road transport in Madagascar. As part of the strengthening of its operational Tamatave — The country's main maritime gateway — it recruits a Site Manager responsible for managing all transit and transport operations from and to the port of Tamatave.

Main duties

Global management of the site Representing the General Management Tamatave and ensure the proper functioning of all activities on the site. Define the organization, priorities and schedules of the teams. Ensure transit coordination – transport: synchronise the exit of goods from the port with the availability of trucks. Arrange priorities between clients, files and available resources. Deploy the orientations of the General Management and the procedures of the group. Transit operations (port of Tamatave) Oversee the processing of import/export files (about 3,000 files per year). Ensure the compliance of declarations with current customs regulations. Track ship arrivals and pick-ups at the terminal; remove customs and port blockages. Limit the cost of shopping, demurrage and holding containers. Ensure the transmission of complete files to Billing on time. Transport operations (departure) Tamatave) Oversee the loading, assignment and departure of trucks and trailers. Follow the rotations Tamatave – Tana and return of empty containers on time. Control port wait times and on-site truck downtime. Coordinate with the Technical Directorate the maintenance and troubleshooting of vehicles present at Tamatave. Check fuel and consumable supplies delivered on site. Site management, park & security Ensure the safety of people, goods, containers and vehicles on site. Supervise guarding, access control and entry/exit. Ensure compliance with HSE standards and regulatory compliance of facilities. Manage incidents, claims and damages, and report them on time. Budget, costs & administration Develop and monitor the budget of the site (staff, rents, energy, guarding, expenses)#39;exploitation). Control expenses and site checkout; validate requests for funds. Analyze budget gaps and propose continuous improvement actions. Customer relations, authorities & partners Maintain an effective relationship with managed customers Tamatave and deal with their claims. Represent the company at customs, port, terminal, shipping companies and local authorities. Go back to the Sales Department the opportunities and customer needs identified on site. Management & Coordination Supervise all operational teams of the site (transit agents, declarants, drivers, storekeepers, guards). Set goals, facilitate team meetings and evaluate performance. Manage attendance, leave, overtime and discipline, in connection with Human Resources. Work closely with the operational departments and support functions of the group.

Candidate profile

Education / Qualifications

Training: Bac +5 minimum in logistics, transport, international trade or management.

Experience

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the management of a logistics, transit or transport site, ideally in port environment. Technical skills: Mastery of customs, port and transit procedures in Madagascar. Good knowledge of road transport and maintenance. Mastery of office tools and logistics management software. Qualities: Leadership and ability to coach, motivate and coordinate a team. Rigor, organization and responsiveness. A sense of negotiation and diplomacy (authorities, clients, partners). Integrity and exemplarity. Languages: French — Mandatory. Malagasy — Mandatory. English — asset.

Other information

Function car + Fuel Allocation Supplementary health coverage: employee and family Annual premium DI-AFRICA recruits: Site Manager – Transit & Transport, CDI, Toamasina, Madagascar. Expected profile: Bac+Minimum 5 years of experience. Duties Global management of the site Representing the General Management Tamatave and ensure the proper functioning of all activities on the site. Define the organization, priorities and schedules of the teams. Ensure transit coordination – transport: synchronise the exit of goods from the port with the availability of trucks. Arrange priorities between clients, files and available resources. Deploy the orientations of the General Management and the procedures of the group. Transit operations (port of Tamatave) Oversee the processing of import/export files (about 3,000 files per year). Ensure the compliance of declarations with current customs regulations. Track ship arrivals and pick-ups at the terminal; remove customs and port blockages. Limit the cost of shopping, demurrage and holding containers. Ensure the transmission of complete files to Billing on time. Transport operations (departure) Tamatave) Oversee the loading, assignment and departure of trucks and trailers. Follow the rotations Tamatave – Tana and return of empty containers on time. Control port wait times and on-site truck downtime. Coordinate with the Technical Directorate the maintenance and troubleshooting of vehicles present at Tamatave. Check fuel and consumable supplies delivered on site. Site management, park & security Ensure the safety of people, goods, containers and vehicles on site. Supervise guarding, access control and entry/exit. Ensure compliance with HSE standards and regulatory compliance of facilities. Manage incidents, claims and damages, and report them on time. Budget, costs & administration Develop and monitor the budget of the site (staff, rents, energy, guarding, operating costs). Control expenses and site checkout; validate requests for funds. Analyze budget gaps and propose continuous improvement actions. Customer relations, authorities & partners Maintain an effective relationship with managed customers Tamatave and deal with their claims. Represent the company at customs, port, terminal, shipping companies and local authorities. Go back to the Sales Department the opportunities and customer needs identified on site. Management & Coordination Supervise all operational teams of the site (transit agents, declarants, drivers, storekeepers, guards). Set goals, facilitate team meetings and evaluate performance. Manage attendance, leave, overtime and discipline, in connection with Human Resources. Work closely with the operational departments and support functions of the group. Candidate profile Training: Bac +5 minimum in logistics, transport, international trade or management. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the management of a logistics, transit or transport site, ideally in port environment. Technical skills: Mastery of customs, port and transit procedures in Madagascar. Good knowledge of road transport and maintenance. Mastery of office tools and logistics management software. Qualities: Leadership and ability to coach, motivate and coordinate a team. Rigor, organization and responsiveness. A sense of negotiation and diplomacy (authorities, clients, partners). Integrity and exemplarity. Languages: French — Mandatory. Malagasy — Mandatory. English — asset.

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