Careers

Operations Manager (Clearing, Forwarding, Airline Reservation & Ticketing)

Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region - Ghana

• This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the clearing and forwarding activities of the company. This role directly supervises multiple personnel to maximize productivity. He/she shall report to the Managing Director of the company.

• Handle all development and operational activities of global air, sea freight forwarding and clearing business.
• Develop network of partners and subsidiaries.
• Managing all forwarding/clearing operations activities.
• Responsible for achieving departmental productivity goals.
• To plan and develop the systems and procedures to improve the operations quality and efficiency of the division.
• Monitoring the Custom Clearance procedures and ensuring to build a strong relationships with various governmental organizations and represents the company in a professional manner, including making presentations.
• To set individual accountability and goals and to give recommendations for the internal promotions. Other related responsibility or administrative duties.
• Manage, control and supervise the activities of the Clearing and Forwarding operations staff.
• Monitor payments of debit notes (shipping and terminal).
• Deal with customs queries where the clearing staff cannot resolve same.
• Report daily activities use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in the clearing process.
• Agree on costs and disbursements to carry out clearing.
• Check and verify shipping records, handle questions or concerns of shipping shortages or overages and address problems with inventory control.
• Ensure proper compliance and adherence to all appropriate regulations, policies and laws.
• Consistently promote a strong corporate culture, quality and high performance work teams.
• Bringing sales of all products such as warehousing, local distribution. Airfreight, sea freight and road transport.
• Perform regular visits to qualified prospects and customers, in accordance with Managements directives, to drive the business and grow the company’s revenue, market share and profitability.
• Submit reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Oversee the activities of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Department and any other duties assigned by the Managing Director.

• BSc / HND in Business Administration or Shipping Management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a large organization, 5 years of which should be at Management level.
• Strong initiative and leadership skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem solving business and entrepreneurial spirit Proficiency in computer use and multimedia applications.
• Excellent knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes and ability to handle Inspection Agents, Banks.
• Shipping Companies and Terminals.
• Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines.
• Possess experience in Clearing & Forwarding operations and management with good knowledge in shipping documents and custom procedures.
• Have relevant experience in the market place with a strong business development background.
• Have a good detailed understanding on the market trends and demand.
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and responsibility.
• Confident, well spoken with excellent communication skills.

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae and a half to one page letter addressing the applicant’s motivation by email to contact@carmenslogistics.com or carmenslogistics@gmail.com not later than 30th June, 2018. Kindly note that only short listed applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us 3 weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Reservation and Ticketing Officer

Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region - Ghana

• This position is responsible for providing Reservations, Ticketing & Transport arrangement activities of the company. This role directly supervises multiple junior personnel to maximize productivity. He / She shall report to the Operations manager of the company

• General Administrative Role.
• Handling ticketing & reservations for customers.
• Fair experience with dealings in hotel reservation.
• Carry out all follow up procedures pertaining to customer travel, i.e. reconfirmation of airline tickets, tour confirmation, booking/reservation etc.
• Maximize sales and revenues by booking and ticketing return journeys, selling holiday packages and other travel related products and services.

• A minimum of a Diploma required.
• At least 1-3 years working experience.
• Must be IATA certified
• Candidates with no experience in Aviation industry or travel and tour firm need not apply
• Good communication skills

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae and a half to one page letter addressing the applicant’s motivation by email to contact@carmenslogistics.com or carmenslogistics@gmail.com not later 31st March 2018. Kindly, note that only short listed applicants would be contacted. If you do not hear from us after 3 weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful

Logistics Officer

Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region - Ghana

• This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the clearing and forwarding activities of the company. This role directly supervises multiple personnel to maximize productivity. He / She shall report to the Operations manager of the company

• Develop logistics along with support plans, budget requirements and deployment timelines for new operations.
• Develop logistical plans for current operations and logistics contingency plans.
• Develop and execute tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans.
• Design and develop standard operating methods to manage logistics operations efficiently.
• Ensure accountable, timely and cost-effective release of peacekeeping cargos along with personnel.
• Ensure all supervised staff members are trained as well as cross-trained adequately.
• Identify added logistic training requirements to attain high working standards.
• Coordinate and present logistics support to ongoing land, air, rail and river operations.
• Ensure logistics requirements take gender-specific needs into consideration.
• Coordinate logistics activities related to procurement, funding, substantive units and humanitarian affairs.
• Develop and execute logistics support policy, processes and methodologies to general benefit of all mission units.
• Develop reports on material and personnel movements and various operational logistics problems.
• Guide and oversee performance of new and junior logistics officers.

• BSc / HND in Business Administration or Shipping Management.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within medium to large organization.

• Strong initiative and leadership skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem solving business and entrepreneurial spirit Proficiency in computer use and multimedia applications.
• Excellent knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes and ability to handle Inspection Agents, Banks.
• Shipping Companies and Terminals
• Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines
• Possess experience in Clearing & Forwarding operations and management with good knowledge in shipping documents and custom procedures
• Have relevant experience in the market place with a strong business development background
• Have a good detailed understanding on the market trends and demand
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and responsibility
• Confident, well spoken with excellent communication skills

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae and a half to one page letter addressing the applicant’s motivation by email to contact@carmenslogistics.com or carmenslogistics@gmail.com not later 31st March, 2018. Kindly, note that only short listed applicants would be contacted. If you do not hear from us after 3 weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful