Access World is a global commodities warehousing and freight forwarding company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated logistics and value-added service to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys and minor metals etc. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and US. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.

Department: Industrial Projects
Reports to: Commercial Head, Freight & Project Forwarding

Purposes of the position:

• Head our Project logistics presence within GCA generating new business opportunities through own network as well as leveraging the company’s existing network as well as;
• Supporting other global project teams for projects originating in or destined for GCA
• The ability to plan and execute complex logistics and transportation projects including Heavy Lift projects within GCA and abroad
• A highly motivated individual with the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing and developing client and vendor relationships in GCA, including transporters, route consultants, port operators, carriers etc

Responsibilities:

• Development and Maintenance of the Project Forwarding Vertical within GCA
• Budget Preparations and financial responsibility for the Project Forwarding Business Unit across GCA
• Responsible for the implementation and future strategy sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy verticals within Project Business Unit
• Develop New Network Partners across GCA for strategic locations
• Development of business within GCA to further complement the Growth Strategy
• Develop new customer relations with specific focus sectors and maintain key existing customer relationships as and when allocated
• Support existing Project departments within Africa, Americas, Middle East and Europe in drafting complex project logistics proposals and execution thereof for clients based in GCA
• Devise and implement the Commercial Strategy; identify business opportunities within the industry and convert into revenue
• Responsible for the performance of complex and technical logistics operations for both overseas and in-country projects
• Procurements of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo
• Develop new markets outside of the current project business within Access World GCA
• Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients
• Actively participate as a member of Access World Global Project team and working closely with other business units within GCA and other Access World entities globally
• Communicate and work with all overseas Access World branches on Freight & Project leads
• Monthly reporting in the form of business unit EBIT results
• Reinforce Access World Group culture, values and reputation
• Ensure compliance with Access World Group Policies

Network of interaction:

Comprise but not limited to:

• Internal
  • Customer service teams
  • Commercial and Operations teams globally
  • Country management teams
  • Compliance department
  • Legal department
  • Overseas offices and branches
• External
  • Business community, especially the project logistics sectors
  • Local joint venture partners
  • International Customers and other market participants
  • Strategic service providers and vendors (e.g. warehouse providers, shipping lines, trucking companies, freight forwarding agents, etc.)

Learning opportunities:

• Gain experience in executing green field projects in multiple countries
• Regional investment work
• Exposure to commodities, freight and industrial markets in the region

Specific requirements for the position:

• Minimum a degree/Diploma from recognized Institute in the logistics field
• Minimum 5-years Projects/HLOOG experience in China
• Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role
• Strong builder of relationships with interest parties
• Good knowledge of the shipping and logistics management industries specifically focused on:
  • Local and Over-border transport of Breakbulk, OOG and heavy lift
  • Analytical approach with capabilities of compiling project shipment estimates and load planning
  • Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural team
  • Strong character, initiative, creative, innovative and analytical skills
  • Meticulous, responsible and positive working attitude
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Adaptable and able to accommodate prevailing conditions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment meeting deadlines
• Ability to travel
• Availability after office hours
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Good administrative skills
• Quick to learn
• Proactivity
• General knowledge of exports, imports, warehousing and transport
• Positive attitude and willingness to help

Communication Skills / Languages:

• Good in both written and spoken English
• Superior interpersonal and communications skills
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Regularly updating customers on rate levels and market dynamics
• Effective use of telephonic and email communications
• Close working relationship with staff and clients
• Outgoing personality to be able to communicate effectively with customers and build positive relationships
• Communicate and work with all overseas Access World branches on Freight & Project leads to and from GCA

Interested Applicants please email your resume to hr.china@accessworld.com