Reference No. DGS-0030

Reference Number: DGS-0030

Job Description:

Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group operating throughout Africa, is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee its Sierra Leone operations. The successful candidate will provide leadership across all freight forwarding, customs clearance, shipping, and logistics functions, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and commercially successful operations.

Reporting to regional management, the role requires a strong operational leader with proven experience managing logistics businesses, developing client relationships, and driving sustainable growth within emerging African markets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage freight forwarding, customs clearance and shipping operations.
• Lead and develop local logistics teams.
• Build relationships with port authorities, customs officials, shipping lines and customers.
• Coordinate import and export movements.
• Support customer retention and business growth initiatives.
• Manage budgets, costs and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with local and international trade requirements.
• Lead operational planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and reporting requirements.
• Promote safety and operational best practices.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Transport Management or related discipline.
• Professional logistics qualifications will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5–10 years' experience in freight forwarding, customs clearing, shipping or logistics operations.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Previous experience within Sierra Leone or broader West Africa is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of customs regulations and international freight forwarding.
• Demonstrated commercial and customer-facing experience.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Financial management and budgeting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and logistics systems experience.
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to dscholtemeyer@camining.com

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Daniel Scholtemeyer

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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