Assistant Manager – Project Cargo Operations
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With offices in 25 Countries across 5 continents and a team of 43,000 employees, Norbert Dentressangle(www.norbert-dentressangle.com ) is one of Europe’s largest and fastest growing Logistics Companies with an ever expanding Global Network.
Norbert Dentressangle Overseas – The Air & Sea Division of Norbert Dentressangle have now commenced Operations in South Asia,in partnership with the John Keells Group. We seek to recruit a high performing and an experienced individual for our organization.
Assistant Manager – Project Cargo Operations
Job Profile
This position will be responsible for overseeing the Project Logistics activities including Customs Clearance , Transport and Storage requirements for a large scale construction project, whilst identifying new opportunities to develop the Project Cargo Vertical.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Daily co-ordination with the with Project Managers in the management and execution of project logistics.
- Provide timely status and shipment reports on all activities.
- Identify the most cost efficient Project Logistics Solutions in line with the Project Contractor’s service requirements and deadlines.
- Liaise with Project Contractor’s Operations department for any discrepancies between release and Suppliers preliminary documents.
- Coordinate shipments with service providers and other NDO offices worldwide
- Assist vendors to complete Import and Export formalities including B.O.I and other Statutory requirements if required and within company established guidelines.
- Ensure coherency between vendors commercial doc, shipping release and transport document
- Communicate with Project Contractor on any discrepancies and/or exceptions found in freight instructions/documents.
Experience and Qualities Required
You will be a well-rounded Supply Chain Professional experienced in all areas of Import / Export compliance with a proven track record of managing logistics for large construction or infrastructure projects. You will possess the following skills:
- Previous experience with infrastructure projects is a desired.
- Working knowledge of developing proposals for Project Logistics which includes solutions involving special equipment and vehicles.
- Thorough knowledge of Project Cargo related statutory requirements and the approval process.
- Ability to effectively deal with governmental agencies.
- Ability to negotiate local terms and conditions with preferred service providers.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong ability to anticipate and mitigate any potential issues related to the Project related Import and Export activities.
- Ability to work well with people at all levels including other nationalities.
Please apply via email to NDOhr.lk@norbert-dentressangle.com with CV containing details of two non-related referees. Please state “Assistant Manager – Project Cargo Operations” in the subject line of the email.
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