Main Purpose:
Processes orders and oversees cycle of order fulfilment. Responsible for making sure supplies, stock, materials, packages, and/or products are processed through the delivery and/or warehouse system efficiently and safely.

Key responsibilities:

• Manages day to day business of the operations department while balancing the responsibilities of various business lines
• Anticipates and tracks operational and tactical risks and providing strategic solutions
• Secures delivery windows or laycan slots with the authority for all petroleum product imports
• Responsible for acquiring ullage via throughput agreements with storage terminals for imports.
• Responsible for acquiring ullage via throughput agreements with storage terminals for imports.
• Represent the firm at all pre-berth meetings to propagate the interests of the company
• Coordinates with the Agents and GPHA for prompt vessel clearance and vessel berthing
• Coordinate all BOST regional transfers and loading within regional depots
• Ensure all customs declarations for imports are done on ICUMS and duly submitted
• Oversee stocks and inventory management at all third-party storage terminals
• Manage all discharge operations through Ghana’s port of entries for petroleum products
• Oversee and ensure strong HSE culture and performances in transport operations
• Chair the monthly Local Transport Committee meeting
• Coordinate and supervise bimonthly inspection of the transport units of the company’s fleet. Verify the safety conditions of the trucks when they arrive at the Terminal.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Legal to review Transport contracts for either renewal or termination of contracts.
• Responsible for the relationship with carriers tending to obtain a good service and avoid problems. Pursue transport efficiency, improving customer service and avoiding product deficits.
• Prepare monthly reports regarding the Transport area, including number of units of the company’s fleet and ex-rack, quantity of gallons transported by units of the company’s fleet and ex-rack, separating fuel oil from clean fuel.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply and logistics, business administration, or related field that would provide a string background is required
• Master’s Post graduate degree is preferred
• 7-10 years’ proven experience in related field including global experience in a leadership role with proven experience in planning/development/strategy at corporate level
• Ability to effectively interface with management at all levels as well as contacts outside the organization
• Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of branch operations and customer service
• Highly trained in conflict management and business negotiation processes
• Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships:

• Internal: Terminal Manager, Business Support Department, Commercial Department