Central Africa Cluster Manager – Inland Services – APM Terminals, Lagos, Nigeria
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Central Africa Cluster Director based in Lagos Nigeria. Nigeria has been identified as a ‘must win’ market and in this role you will be accountable for driving profitable growth and the Inland Services strategy gaining exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.

Reporting to the Inland Services Regional Director for Africa, you will be responsable for a portfolio of businesses across Central Africa and will have a Cluster team reporting into you.

PURPOSE

Ø Responsible for all aspects of leadership, profitability, and governance for IS activities in the Central Africa Cluster

Ø Directs the activities for entity teams throughout the Central Africa Cluster to ensure continuous strive for operational excellence and profitability

Ø Ensures that policies and guidelines are developed in accordance with overall regional strategies and policies
Pro-actively identifies growth opportunities across the Cluster

Accountabilities

Ø Holds accountability for all financial and non-financial targets for IS in the Central Africa Cluster

Ø Responsible for the management supervision of the entities in the Central Africa Cluster

Ø Evaluates the financial results of the Central Africa Cluster by regularly analyzing the P/L with the key leaders and taking measure to correct deviations, leverage opportunities, and ensures forecasted results are attained or surpassed

Ø Drives cost leadership principals as a mandatory practice throughout the Central Africa Cluster . Responsible for reporting and performing sufficient cost control

Ø Actively contributes to the development of the third party revenue and sales pipeline

Ø Responsible for ensuring that the Central Africa Cluster organization and infrastructure is at all times geared and prepared to handle future growth

Ø Discernable contribution to the resolution of regional IS issues and priorities

Ø Supports the region in evaluating divestment opportunities and strategic fit of existing entities within the country

Ø Responsible for the development of a five year plan for the country encompassing:

o People Development

o Safety

o Product enhancement (projects & new ventures)

Ø May act as commercial representative before ML and other (key) customers

Ø Represents IS internally and externally through participation in meetings with port authorities, customs, shipping agent associations, etc as required

Ø Maintains relationships with other APM companies and parties to assess current situation and identify ways to increase business opportunities

Ø Measures and communicates results to the organization (periodically)
May be board member of the local companies

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Ø Must be a fluent French speaker

Ø The position requires advanced skills and knowledge to lead teams throughout different disciplines

Ø Minimum college degree. Advanced degree in management such as MBA, is preferable

Ø Proven management experience from the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management

Ø Detailed understanding of the various links between functional areas

Ø Sound knowledge of Project Management techniques and investment analysis

Ø Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels

Ø Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization

Ø Trustworthy, ambitious and able to work highly independently and in teams
Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives

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Expires: 4/7/2011 Ref: 50731
Claims Regulatory Supervisor – Container Business, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

Job Purpose:

To assist the Claims & legal Manager in administration of claims and claims prevention efforts in Nigeria and the Nigeria Cluster.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

· Responsible for handling all claims matters and insurance related functions

· Keeping statistics on settled and pending claims

· Co-ordinate documentation for all CIS claims

· Liasing with Documentation department in the retrieval of necessary /required documents for pending litigations.

Generally:

- Ensure that Acknowledgement letters are sent on newly received claims

- Providing the necessary documents for Security Agencies according to their request.

- Ensure that Accredited surveyors are promptly contacted whenever a survey request is presented.

- Ensure that Invoices are attached to Survey Reports before despatch to Finance Department for payment.

- Ensure that all vehicles are properly insured and invoices issued by the Brokers align with the Risks insured.

- Ensure prompt and timely update of all claims advice in RKCL.

· Attend and execute all enqueries promptly. Especially on – Crisis Management.

· Inter and Intra department coordination – (especially with DC and OPS)

· Attend to email communications – prompt and effective communication

· Handle all Service deliveries including being a support for sales & customer service

· Handle customer’s complaints and ensure corrective actions are initiated where relevant

· Zero defect Account Handling for Global and Strategic Customers

· Any other functions given to be handled on a need basis.

Decision Making Authority/Approval/Authorization Level:

- Correspondance and administration in coordination with the Manager

- Follow up and reporting in coordination with the Manager

Challenge of the job/problem solving:

- High degree of service mindedness required

- Developed communication skills required

- Administrative skills and patience required

- Enhance MNL image with the Line & Area Management and foreign offices to be ‘best in class’.

Contact with others:

a) Internal:

- Sales, Finance, Operation and Documentation at all levels.

b) External:

- Overseas offices, customers.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

- Superior working knowledge of Excel.

- MS Office incl Outlook

Training/Special Skills Required:

- Overall shipping knowledge.

- Communication and probing skills.

- Inter Personal skills.

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As part of the planned succession of the present finance manager and the reorganization of the finance function in Container Inland Services (CIS) Nigeria Cluster, we are looking for a candidate to take up the position as Finance Manager / Financial Business Partner in second quarter of 2010.  
Introduction to Container Inland Services – Nigeria Cluster

CIS NGA Cluster covers Nigeria, Benin, Niger and Togo. 

The core activities in the Cluster comprise ICD services, container sales, export stuffing, trucking and EMR services. CIS mainly renders services to shipping lines but is increasingly involved in delivering services directly to importers and exporters. 

The Cluster’s Finance function renders financial services to all legal entities within the cluster: ICT Nigeria Ltd., Lilypond Nigeria Ltd. and CIS Link Benin S.A. The present finance function comprises 6 employees in Nigeria and an additional 2 in Benin. 

The position is based in Lagos – a cosmopolitan, thriving metropolis with an excellent quality of life, numerous international schools and a large expatriate community. 

Reporting To: Cluster Top (NGACISTOP) 

Leadership level: Leader of Others


Areas of responsibility 

• Responsible for Finance activities for all countries and companies within the cluster
• Responsible for local IT systems within the Cluster
• To provide financial information and services to enable cluster management to execute the Container Inland Service business effectively
• To manage and optimize the working capital and cash management strategies
• To ensure that local finance and control are optimal, accurate and timely in line with global guidelines and local laws and regulations
• To develop a competent finance organization and to be a strategic business partner to the Cluster Top.
• Co-ordination with Regional Finance, Centre Finance and other functions.
• To co-ordinate with the GSC functions and ensure timely and accurate execution of off-shored tasks
• To manage the local implementation of off-shoring suitable activities/tasks.
• Negotiate lease agreements etc. with local authorities
• Reduction of General and Administrative costs
• Risk Management

Key Deliverables:

• Optimized liquidity management and favorable cash flow status
• Optimized portfolio of local IT systems
• Local statutory accounts in accordance with local regulation
• Accurate and timely execution of all financial transactions
• Timely and correct HFM updates in accordance with APMM GAP and IFRS standards
• Reporting of actuals, estimates and budgets in line with global requirements
• Submission of relevant local statutory requirements and interaction with local authorities
• Systems – proactively support initiatives for implementation of new systems and propose changes/new implementations as required.
• Audits – coordinate internal and external audits
• An optimal cluster-wide control environment across functions
• Optimized management of lease and concession agreements
• Preparation of business cases and investment proposal

We are seeking candidates who possess the following:

• Minimum 6 years experience in the Finance and/or Controlling area, with 3 to 4 years being in a managerial position, a professional level degree desirable
• Well organized, very strong commitment to meeting deadlines and flexibility with regards to working time an absolute requirement
• Team player with strong relationship building skills and ability to develop employee and direct report competencies.
• High integrity and personal credibility
• Self–starter with ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Contingency Management – Anticipate and identify bottlenecks and mitigate risk
• Experience in role as Leader of Others
• Fluency in English, working knowledge of French would be an advantage.
• Project Management skills
• Innovative
• Capacity to be a change agent — initiate, implement and support changes in a well-structured manner.
• Prepared to work in a cultural diversified environment

Learning Opportunities
·  Financial management 
·  Development of leadership skills 
·  In-depth understanding of the Container Inland Services business
·  Knowledge of various financial and operations systems

APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.
APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria’s largest port and contains a number of wharfs. To date, the staff comprises over 700 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management. We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.

The Position: CRANE ELECTRICIAN

Under the supervision of the Crane Foreman, this position maintains and repairs equipment of high complexity & difficulty in the Crane Maintenance Section. Performs electrical troubleshooting, diagnostic & repair tasks as assembling, dismantling and overhaul of Electrical & Electronic gantry crane equipment components such as motors, alternators, control units, etc. Performs electrical/electronic preventive maintenance of crane equipment   

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensures that the maintenance, breakdown services and/or electrical/electronic repairs of container handling cranes and RTGs are maintained in a cost effective manner, with consideration given to quality work and longevity of equipment.
• Reads job order and plans work procedures.
• Carries out electrical/electronic maintenance and repair service for all crane equipment. Disassembles units and inspects equipment.
• Provides maintenance and repair services for container handling gantry cranes and RTGs.
• Ensures that emergency work is followed up by reporting to the Crane Engineer
• Carries out electrical/electronic maintenance repairs, fault finding and monitoring of equipment.
• Submits routine and critical inspection and monitoring reports, ensuring log book is accurate and up-to-date.
• Ensures work conforms to safety rules and regulation.
• Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of workshop facilities and all equipment.
• Provides daily activity report, and other written reports on equipment, as needed, with accuracy and completeness.
• Reads spare parts manuals, determine & select spare parts as required.
• Reads electrical schematic diagrams, service manuals, analyzes & investigates electrical faults.
• Informs supervisor of any workmanship issues, requests checking of work when appropriate, and seeks approval of completed work.
• Determine cause of failure of electrical/electronic components of crane equipment.
• The key impact of these incumbents will be the maintenance of operational efficiencies in the terminal to ensure availability of equipment required for the execution of day to day operational activities.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• B.Eng/B.Sc/HND/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering from recognized institution. Any additional training in both electrical/electronic fields in any heavy industries will be preferred.
• Requires at least Two to Four years of experience in crane maintenance section in any ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants, including specific knowledge of  electrical/electronic and related subjects.
• Requires specific technical knowledge in the maintenance and repair cranes
• Must be able to replace/repair/adjust major electrical/electronic parts such as PLC drive control system, communication drive system, at a high level of difficulty and complexity
• Requires an in-depth ability to interpret electrical/electronic diagram, simple engineering drawings, layouts and specifications.
• Requires a general knowledge of electrical and electronic components
• Requires general familiarity with instrumentation and communications systems, and a familiarity with control systems.
• Requires general knowledge and background in technical applications of digital and analogue electronics
• Requires the ability to follow instructions & plan the work day.
• Required to keep work area organized, neat and efficiently planned.
• Requires the ability to be responsive to emergency breakdowns and repairs with quality workmanship and service.
• Requires the ability to learn fast.
• Valid Driver’s License.

APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new
projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.
APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria’s largest port and contains a number of wharfs. To date, the staff comprises over 700 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management. We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.

The Position: CRANE MECHANIC

Under the supervision of the Crane Foreman, this position maintains and repairs equipment of high complexity & difficulty in the Crane Maintenance Section. Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains mechanical components of  Cranes, RTGs and other cranes. Performs preventive maintenance of crane equipment.  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensures that the maintenance, breakdown services and/or mechanical repairs of container handling cranes and RTGs are maintained in a cost effective manner, with consideration given to quality work and longevity of equipment.
• Reads job order and observes and listens to equipment in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
• Carries out maintenance and repair service for all crane equipment. Disassembles units and inspects parts for wear.
• Lubricates moving parts & conducts preventive maintenance service on all types of gantry crane equipment
• Provides maintenance and repair services for container handling gantry cranes and RTGs.
• Ensures that emergency work is followed up by reporting to the Crane Engineer
• Carries out mechanical maintenance repairs, fault finding and monitoring of equipment.
• Submits routine and critical inspection and monitoring reports, ensuring log book is accurate and up-to-date.
• Ensures work conforms to safety rules and regulation.
• Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of workshop facilities and all equipment.
• Provides daily activity report, and other written reports on equipment, as needed, with accuracy and completeness.
• Reads spare parts manuals, determine & select spare parts as required.
• Reads service manuals, analyzes & investigates mechanical faults.
• Reconditions usable parts to minimize maintenance costs.
• Informs supervisor of any workmanship issues, requests checking of work when appropriate, and seeks approval of completed work.
• Determine cause of failure of mechanical components of crane equipment.
• The key impact of these incumbents will be the maintenance of operational efficiencies in the terminal to ensure availability of equipment required for the execution of day to day operational activities.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• B.Eng/B.Sc/HND/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering from recognized institution. Any additional training in both mechanical/hydraulic fields in any heavy industries will be preferred.
• Requires at least three to five years of experience in crane maintenance section in any ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants, including specific knowledge of mechanical/hydraulic and related subjects.
• Requires specific technical knowledge in the maintenance and repair of quay cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes & spreaders.
• Must be able to replace/repair/adjust major mechanical/hydraulic parts such as brakes, wire-ropes, trolley, gantry wheels, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, couplings, and so forth.
• Requires a good knowledge of repairs for cranes and RTGs & spreaders.
• Must be familiar with electronic instrumentation.
• Requires ability to interpret mechanical/hydraulic diagrams, service & parts manuals.
• Requires the ability to follow instructions & plan the work day.
• Required to keep work area organized, neat and efficiently planned.
• Requires the ability to be responsive to emergency breakdowns and repairs with quality workmanship and service.
• Requires the ability to learn fast.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Maersk Line – the worlds’ leading shipping company – is recruiting self starting, motivated and ambitious individuals to join our newly established Maersk Line Graduate Programme (MLGP). If you hold
a Masters’ Degree and have strong leadership aspirations backed by proven leadership competencies, we want you to represent Maersk Nigeria Limited MLGP candidate for 2010/2011.

About the Programme

Commercial Awareness and Global Reach

The Maersk Line Graduate Programme is a global two-year programme that encompasses three fixed rotations within the Maersk Line core business areas: Commercial, Operations and Network & Product. Through your rotations, you will obtain a thorough knowledge of the way Maersk Line operates, develop a full understanding of end-to-end processes and achieve a high level of commercial acumen. Further you will reap the benefits of management and leadership training and experience.

The successful candidate will join a team of highly competent and vibrant colleagues in our Lagos office. Your manager will continually provide you with individual objectives, geared towards developing professionally, personally and achieving the objectives of the organisation. 

Upon successful completion of the Maersk Line Graduate Programme, we envisage the candidate’s preparedness to take up a managerial position where leadership skills acquired during the programme will be further developed for a career within the A.P. Moller – Maersk group.

General Requirements

A holder of a Masters Degree in a Business related discipline with at least two years previous working experience within a corporate organization. 

The candidate must possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability, be mature and able to work independently. Maersk Line operates globally, therefore in order to thrive in a truly international environment; English skills (spoken and written) must be superior. Previous extensive personal travel could be an advantage.

Prior shipping knowledge is not a pre-requisite.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for the programme, kindly submit your application via the online application form. Please note that should you not satisfy the general requirements, such applications shall be viewed in a negative light.

As part of the recruitment and selection process, short listed candidates will be required to complete a battery of psychometric assessments and be able to provide contactable work experience referees.
 
For Additional information on the Programme please visit link:http://graduate.maerskline.com/mlgp/about/Pages/about.aspx

Job Application and Interview Process

The Position: DISPATCH & TRUCKING MANAGER Our Vision & Mission requires that our organization is focused towards our Clients and the Products we deliver to them. The Dispatch and Trucking Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating and executing all trucking and dispatch functions within the company.
REFERENCE Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Dispatch and Trucking Manager will be overall responsible for • Optimal utilization of truck fleet and development of Dispatch Centre function – Contribute to preparation of annual budgets in line with agreed objectives & strategy. Strategize to achieve the targets set on all parameters including up – time of trucks, running costs and contribution to Dispatch function. • Strategy and Macro Policy Development – Review new business opportunities, new ways of running the business, investigate new and existing optimization systems that can add to the efficiency and the financial result of the Dispatch and Trucking business. – Inputs to Management on Scenario Planning reflecting the trends and opportunities • Workshop Management – Ensure an efficient and up-to-date maintenance policy of trucks and vehicles under the workshops control both in terms of costs and output to minimize downtime of equipment. Other Areas of Responsibility – Monitor KPIs to ensure the department performs at the expected level – Accountable and responsible for meeting or exceeding financial and non- financial (e.g. availability and performance) targets within areas of responsibility for the country – Manage relevant external relationships – Prepare and co- ordinate P&L activities and implement the operations budget – Ensure the required communication flow within the sections is a cooperative way to ensure smooth product delivery to the customers – Ensure mandatory reporting functions for the department are performed as and when due (e.g. timely reporting of fuel and spare parts costs).

JOB PROFILE/ REQUIREMENTS • Broad knowledge of both hands-on-truck operation and mechanics • Strong administrative and leadership skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel Nigeria is a rapidly developing country with a high hardship factor meaning that the very extensive remuneration package offered is commensurate with the level of the position as well as with the environment. The standard of living for expatriates in Nigeria is high and working in Maersk Nigeria provides a high profile opportunity to enhance your future career progression.
Contact information:
Only applications through the job portal will be considered

Application deadline July 31, 2010
 
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Breach of Trust

With over 120,000 employees and offices in 130 countries, Maersk has the scope to help you achieve even your most ambitious career goals.From shipping and energy to retail, our diversified activities enable us to offer attractive career paths for generalists and specialists alike. we are currently recruiting for Refer Technicians

Reefer Technicians – Container Inland Services (CIS), Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
Reference
Report to the Workshop Engineer and in his absence to the Workshop Manager.

Area of Responsibility
Handle all matters relating to the repairs and maintenance of Workshop Equipments and Third- Party Equipments.
Specific area of responsibility
Ensure that all Reefer containers are pre-inspected and repaired.

Ensure that all equipments (mobile and grounded) are operational (Electrical/Electronics) and meet set standards for

such equipments.

Ensure that all Reefer containers have probes fixed on each of them as required before export.

Ensure that all Import containers in NPA workshop are monitored and assessed regularly.

Ensure that all Export Reefer containers meet Maersk global standard and are closely monitored for repairs.

Ensure that all faulty Reefer containers in the terminal and in the customer’s cold store are repaired immediately.

Ensure that no unauthorised personnel work on the Reefer units.

Ensure that you maintain a good working relationship with customers and government agents that you interact with.

Ensure that all work done is covered by a work order and requisition voucher duly approved by the Workshop Manager.

Ensure that you visit customer’s cold store periodically and make sure that cargo probes are used during stuffing.

Ensure that you familiarise yourself with Government regulations as it relates to your job and up-date this information regularly.

Ensure that you return all replaced and defective parts to the store for record purposes.

Ensure that your PPE-safety shoes, overall, hand-gloves e.t.c., is always worn and in good condition at all times.

Ensure that you are safety conscious at all times and never endanger your life, the lives of your colleagues and that of the equipments.

Ensure that your working space is always clean and tidy.
General
Ensure that initiatives are taken in conjunction with the Supervisor in all matters relating to your assigned work.

Present suggestions for improvements and cost saving measures relating to your job and the workshop.

You must follow and practice the company’s policies.

Keep an open and constructive attitude and internal communication on improving work procedures, work environment

and efficiency.

Ensure understanding of and compliance with procedures, manuals, instructions and regulations that may relate to your

job responsibilities.

Seek constant improvements of relations towards direct/in-direct and internal/external customers and suppliers.

Your duties as defined above shall also include such other functions as may be assigned to you from time to time by

Management.

Help your colleagues to learn and to turn problems in to challenges and opportunities.
Contact information:
Only applications throught he job portal will be accepted.
 
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Application deadline July 31, 2010

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest

Team Leader – DAMCO Nigeria – Maersk Logistics, Lagos, Nigeria
Team Leader (Manager) – Damco, Lagos, Nigeria


The Environment
Damco in Nigeria is looking to aggressively expand and grow our business and operations within the landside
services segment (LSS) in the coming years. The successful candidate will play a central part in our growth and will be responsible for a portfolio of clients; including P&L responsibility, volume targets, building strong relationships, setting a strong team and achieving our targets.

The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Position
You will hold the position of Team Leader for Damco in Nigeria and join a young, energetic team of highly professional transportation and logistics professionals. You will be a key player in the further growth of the company focusing mainly on the market in Nigeria. You will have a team of 4-5 people reporting to you.

Leadership Level
Leader of Others

Reports to
On a daily basis, you will be reporting to the Customer Service Manager of Damco.

General Responsibilities
You will be overall responsible for the commercial and operational side of our business for a portfolio of clients within our Landside Services segment (Customs Clearance and Delivery being key aspects of our business). You will be responsible for maximizing/growing volumes with existing clients, through building strong client relationships, exercising excellent and proactive customer service and achieving strong operational results.

Specific tasks and areas of responsibility
Ensure we have a strong team in place to proactively manage and execute the business of our clients efficiently
P/L responsibility (revenue, costs and profit) for a portfolio of clients
Maximize volumes and revenue from clients within portfolio
Build strong relationships with key clients
Ensure we achieve the best possible operational performance
Ensure we are competitive and meet the demands of our customers
Compile weekly reports

Knowledge and Qualifications
3-5 years of experience from a similar position
Proven track record of business development, commercial and operational management of a logistics operation
Strong skills in people and business management
A relevant BSc in business management, economics, logistics etc.
Strong understanding of logistics in Nigeria
Result oriented and strong sense of urgency

We can offer a good and competitive package according to qualifications.

Only online applications through the Job Portal will be considered. Deadline for applications is 14 February 2010.

For more information about the potential job please contact [email protected].


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