| Logistics Manager – External | |
| Ghabbour (GB Auto) Cairo, Egypt Ref: HP514-11 |
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The RoleThe RoleGB Auto S.A.E. is a leading player in Egypt’s automotive industry. The company is an assembler and distributor of passenger cars and commercial vehicles and operates Egypt’s biggest network of Service Centres. Currently its flagship asset is its exclusive license from South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Corporation to assemble and distribute Hyundai cars, Egypt’s best selling passenger car which had around 27% of the market in 2007. GB Auto is also a manufacturer of commercial vehicles, namely buses and trucks under exclusive licenses from Japanese automakers, Mitsubishi, the Swedish group, Volvo and also Hyundai. Among the group’s other lines of business are: distribution of motorcycles and scooters through an exclusive arrangement with Bajaj of India, distribution of tires through a license from Lassa of Turkey and the distribution and service of construction equipment through an exclusive license from Volvo as well as handling equipments from German producers, Linde. Annual group turnover in 2007 was LE 4.6 billion returning a net profit LE 0.5 billion. Strong growth in both the top and bottom line is anticipated to continue in the coming years. GB Auto is listed on the Cairo Stock Exchange. The group is seeking to fill a number of important roles within the organization as follows: External Logistics Manager You will ensure efficient and timely execution of all external logistics services (unloading, bonded warehousing, customs clearance, land transport) for all BUs at GB Auto. You will: *Ensure the establishment and updating of periodic plans for external logistics activities based on input from internal users *Monitor the quality, cost, and efficiency of the movement of goods *Implement safety procedures for logistics staff (especially transport & distribution) *Produce the annual consolidated external logistics budget *Develop a base of effective service providers to meet current and future supply needs of the company, and manages supplier relations effectively *Maintain good relations with the internal customers of External Logistics, including resolving any high level issues that cannot be resolved at lower management levels This role is located internationally and outside of the UK and therefore is exempt from age discrimination legislation. Interested applicants may apply now online. |
RequirementsRequirementsYou hold tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain Management or related disciplines, and have demonstrated experience in a modern supply chain management environment. You will have advanced knowledge of procurement principles, theories and processes, and a demonstrated ability of implementing these into the business’ daily activities. You will have progressive experience in global and domestic logistics management. You will also possess strong people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate. You will also have appropriate ICT skills. A strong knowledge of Arabic would be highly regarded as would relevant experience in Egypt. |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyGhabbour represents a number of the world's best automotive brands and hand-picks the most appropriate technology from their product lines. Add to that Ghabbour design and engineering innovations that factor conditions right in the design, and the result is high performance vehicles with longer service intervals. |
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