General Manager (Road Freight)

East Rand
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Logistics
Reference: NFR006111/CPi

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Lead, innovate, and drive success in automotive logistics!

We are seeking a General Manager to lead and grow our automotive logistics division. This role involves managing the Key Account Managers, driving revenue retention and expansion, and developing strategic relationships within the automotive supply chain sector. If you have a strong background in road freight logistics and a passion for innovation, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Main Duties:

Business Growth & Strategy: Drive new business development, manage key accounts, and respond to tenders.
Revenue & Compliance: Monitor billing, budgets, and contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Team Management: Set annual goals, conduct performance reviews, manage resources, and foster a high-performance culture.
Governance & Reporting: Oversee contracts, insurance, penalties, and rate increases while maintaining accurate records and reporting.
Relationship Management: Engage with customers through operational meetings and strategic reviews while swiftly handling escalations.
Solution Design: Provide technical and process guidance, ensuring efficient and profitable logistics solutions.

Requirements:

5+ years in supply chain management, with 3+ years managing automotive logistics accounts (road freight).
Strong experience in tender responses and logistics solutions for auto brands.
National Diploma or equivalent (experience in vehicle sales/leasing not applicable).
Advantageous: OEM supply chain/logistics experience or exposure to air/sea freight and warehousing.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.