About Haul247:
Haul247, an end-to-end logistics tech API platform that connects businesses to haulage and warehousing assets all in one ecosystem, was created to simplify the logistics process by ensuring efficient asset utilization, transparency and safety in the movement and storage of goods. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Unit Manager – Port Operations
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Haul247 Innovative Technologies is seeking a result-oriented Business Unit Manager who will set up the Port Operations business vertical.
- She / He will be responsible for driving freight forwarding business and port operations, overall business development, operational set-up and management, and overall efficiency of the business unit.
Responsibilities
- Business Development – Prospect and onboard customers, manage their expectations, enrich customer experience, and grow market share.
- Operations Management – Set up the port operations team and structure. Scope includes dry port, seaport, airport, and cross-border operations in a way to drive operational excellence and optimise end-to-end lead time.
- Relationship Management – Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant regulators, vendors, customers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Risk Management – Develop a robust risk management governance with a mitigation plan and put in place an effective Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
- Reporting – Put in place a structure that ensures the preparation of accurate and timely commercial and operational reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
- Team Management – Recruit, train, motivate, and manage employees, ensuring talent development and retention.
- Business Management – Ensures an effective operation and a profitable business.
- Financial Management – Manages Cost-to-Serve and P&L.
Key Performance Indicators
- OTIF, Operating Margin, Team Management.
Requirements
- Minimum BSc / HND, preferably in logistics, supply chain, business, or engineering
- 7+ years of experience in freight forwarding and business development.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to drive business growth and a self-starter.
- Deep knowledge of import/export with operations management skills
- Proficiency in international trade regulations, Incoterms, customs and port procedures/documentation.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship management, problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
- Result-oriented, proactive, with integrity and honesty.
Application Closing Date
6th June, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: Careers@haul247.co using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
