Job Opening: Area Logistics Manager at Souq.com in Egypt

Souq.co provides a work experience that cannot be matched anywhere else. It is dedicated to developing high performing and engaged employees who take ownership, show bias for action, enjoy solving big challenges and continue to deliver superior results. Souq.com is looking for an Area Logistics Manager to work in its operating office in Cairo, Egypt. 

Main Responsibilities:

[1] Assist the regional director in setting up the logistics operations for the local market from start to finish (including and not limited to manpower hiring, process design, software system implementation).

[2] Hire, train, coach and lead logistics staff; this includes Managers & Supervisors.

[3] Adhere to the general rules & processes setup by the regional management team and adjust according to the local market needs without affecting the KPI's.

[4] Negotiate contracts with local suppliers/vendors for all logistics related matters; fleet leasing, branding, uniforms, signage…. Etc.

[5] Manage all aspects of day-to-day activities and lead the local teams.

[6] Drive and own the KPI for successful and on-time delivery of orders.

[7] Work closely with Souq’s Fulfillment team, Country Manager, Souq CS team, to resolve any issues.

[8] Attend management call with regional director and provide weekly status update of performance, and report/escalate all major issues immediately.

Qualifications:

[1] Candidate MUST come from a courier background and have worked (in operations) for a multinational courier company previously.

[2] Candidate must be fluent in Arabic and English, and have a college degree; preferably in business management, operations/supply chain.

[3] Candidate must have at least 3-5 years of management experience in the desired industry and have led large teams in the past.

[4] Candidate must be a problem solver and quick to adapt to change, as well as flexible to work longer hours in the initial stages of setting up the operations.

[5] Candidate must lead by example and be involved in all aspects of the business to build the right teams and coach all new joiners.

[6] Candidate must have experience working with courier software systems in the past and is proficient in using MS Office programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and outlook).

Preferred Qualifications: 

[1] Time Management.

[2] Judgment & Decision Making.

[3] Coordination.

[4] Manpower & Asset Management.

[5] System Evaluation.

[6] Scheduling.

[7] Phone Skills.

[8] Logistics.

[9] Strong communication skills.

[10] Analytical.

[11] Ability to meet deadlines.

[12] Problem Solving.

[13] Operations Analysis.