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We are currently looking for a candidate to take up the new and exciting role of WND Site Manager in Abidjan.
Reporting to the Area Delivery Manager, the WND Site Manager will be fully accountable for P&L and operations of the Warehousing and Distribution products for the site, having business development & operational ownership. Operational management supporting and enabling the Maersk WnD product families and value proposition to our clients being either stand alone or part of a global supply chain solution
With its head office in Abidjan, Maersk has established a strong and expanding presence in the Area with an expectation for continued growth and development in the future – especially on land-based activities.
We offer
A challenging and exciting opportunity to work in fast-growing and dynamic markets with a highly-committed leadership team.
An engaging and rewarding role as you will lead, coach and develop a team of engaged and professional colleagues.
Exposure into executive selling and stakeholder management skills that are required to thrive in a fast-growing market.
Key responsibilities
Profit & Loss
- P&L responsible for the site. Covering all products and clients offered at this site
- New and existing customer management
- Contract management
- Site performance (cost/utilization)
- Continuous improvement & optimization of assets
- Investment proposals and follow up on the same
Product
- Execution of WND strategy for site in aligment with area WnD head
- Business development aligned with strategy
- Develop new customers by liasing with area sales
- Site implementation
- Growth targets
- Product mix
- Tender handling support to area WnD head
- Expand business footprint while ensuring proftable growth
- Customization and localization of the products within the framework
Operational excellence
- Manage the operations of the location
- HSSE & compliance adherence
- Manage subcontractors needs and used at this location for WnD services
- Drive compliance & regulatory adherence
- Sites operating basis security / IT standards
General management
- Lease administration
- Contract management
- Drive adherence to governance framework
People
- Facilitate the execution training linked to products, solutions and clients
- All people and safety aspects
- Having the best place to work and taking care for our clients
We are looking for
- Bachelor Degree
- Extensive WnD experience and operational knowledge, particularly within agro-commodities and FMCG
- People and talent development experience
- Collaboration and influencing skills
- Understanding of local culture
- Local market knowledge
- Financial accumen – ability to read, interpret and act on P&L
- Self directed / entrepreneurial
- Team player
- Stakeholder mng & collaboration in a martix
- Strong dealing with customers