DB Schenker Operations Supervisor/Declarant Jobs in Uganda

DB Schenker Operations Supervisor/Declarant Jobs in Uganda



About the job

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

  • Manage accurate and timely movement of cargo to- and from specific locations within the service standards agreed with the Customer

  • Manage Vendor facing communication and shipment related internal communication between DBSchenker stakeholders

  • Manage Customer facing communication and shipment related internal communication between/with DB Schenker stakeholders

  • Supervise the execution of country specific customs clearance processes

  • Maximizes shipment profitability, and decreases operating expenses

  • Responsible for managing the team incl. hiring of new team members and ensuring that proper induction is provided

  • Procure multimodal FCL, LCL pre/on-carriage services by truck, rail or barge

  • Create solutions- and pricing for FCL, LCL ocean freight services for Sales Teams.

  • Responsible for selecting the most optimal service (cost, lead times, reliability…).

  • Proactively manage performance of Vendors through setting and monitoring of transparent, uniform KPIs.

  • Conduct regular and documented performance reviews with vendors including actionable continuous improvement measures.

  • Manage Customers profitability and initiate corrective actions if required (timeliness &completeness).

  • Manage workload of team and ensure optimum productivity.

  • Act as escalation point and resolve cross team conflicts.

  • Escalate unresolved issues to next management level.

  • Ensure operations is executed efficiently and with high quality.

  • Ensure land and ocean carrier utilization as per trade management carrier guidelines.

  • Ensure CFS, gateway and co-loader utilization as per LCL management guidelines.

  • Create and maintain a limited pool of providers ("Vendor Portfolio").

  • Review actual customer volumes versus awarded volume (including pricing) and adherence to carrier guidelines.

  • Ensure high level of documentation quality and corresponding KPIs

  • Review and sign-off shipping documentation (e.g., SCHENKER ocean Bill of Lading).

  • Ensure accurate cost and revenue reserves are in place.

  • Ensure all activities in TMS (TANGO) are completed on time.

  • Ensure compliance with Customer specific KPI's - as applicable.

  • Ensure all operational SOPs are properly followed.

  • Ensure all operational KPI's are achieved.

  • Monitor overall credit performance.

  • Manage customer profitability and branch P/L.

  • Ensure month end closing is timely and properly executed.

  • Ensure new customers are properly onboarded.

  • Ensure incoming vendors and network partners invoices are posted in a timely manner against existing cost accruals in TMS (TANGO).

  • Ensure month-end closing activities and reporting are performed as per Operational Accounting SOP.

  • All entries captured right with zero errors.

  • Ensure that all exemptions are dealt with timely.

  • Coordinate all aspects of shipments from file opening to closing.

  • Liaising with all stake holders to ensure above average customer experience.

  • Generate daily status reports for all shipments and inform customers accordingly.

  • Handle all exceptions and contingencies.
    always keeping the customer in mind.

  • Manage individual & team performances and balance workload.

  • This includes but is not limited to, annual staff goal setting and annual staff performance appraisal.

  • Responsible for branch P/L.

  • Responsible for implementing new processes, standards, guidelines when required.

  • Responsible for operational productivity, Perspex cost and cost per unit reduction.

  • Responsible for operational quality and corresponding KPI.

  • Responsible for selection of service providers based on portfolio, cost and service quality.

  • Conduct regular and documented performance reviews with

  • Vendors including actionable continuous improvement measures.

  • Manage and resolve invoicing disputes and claims with Vendors.

  • Manage and resolve Customers disputes and claims.

  • Establish regular communication with Regional Trade Management regarding Carrier selection.

  • Responsible for continuous improvement (digitalization) and the implementation of global processes.

  • Ensure that digital channels are Schenker Kenya Limited, People and Organization used when communicating with vendors (eBooking, eshipping instructions …).

  • Promote a paperless, digital office environment utilizing all modern communication methods and electronic tools provided by DB Schenker.

  • Support a positive, attractive working atmosphere and office environment.

  • Escalate service/ technical issues as needed.

  • Explore upsell opportunities with customers.

  • Any other duties within the scope of your job that may be assigned to you from time to time.

  • Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding

  • Ability to lead and manage teams

  • Ability to multi-task

  • Effective communication skills and professional communication etiquette

  • Fluency in written and spoken English

  • Fluency in written and spoken local language

  • Perform well under pressure

  • Strong computer (Windows PC) skills

  • Typing skills (at least 30 words per minute)

  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to prioritize and manage time

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Organizational skills

  • Must work well within a team

  • Ability to lead vendor process reviews and QBRs

    Experience:

  • Up to date training on relevant customs systems and procedures

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the clearing and forwarding industry, Incoterms, customs and government agencies requirements

  • ASYCUDA training

  • Familiar with continuous improvement methodology

  • Experience min 7 years with at least 2 years supervisory role.

    How to Apply

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