Summary
The Depot Manager is responsible for the overall containers depot
performance, overseeing the daily operations, driving the overall
business and ensure operations compliance & excellence of the
assigned Depot, in order to deliver sustainable profitable growth and
achieve corporate goals.
The incumbent develops performance and service quality KPIs,
development strategies and business partnership to accelerate
company growth and profits. S/he acts as a leader who motivates
people, ensure people development, and build a high performing team
to achieve and exceed the KPIs for the depot business.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and ensure that the core activities are functioning
smoothly and efficiently, while developing and driving strategies,
in line with Group’s strategies, allowing to achieve long term
profitable growth in assigned depot.
Analyze markets, identify business opportunities, develop
business prospects for a sustainable growth of the business.
Keeping abreast with emerging issues in the industry and advise
management and clients accordingly
Drive strategic improvement to enhance operational and
organizational efficiency.
Identify key customers and build sustainable relationships with
new and existing key customers
Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
Sensitivity: Internal
Full P&L responsibility. Oversee control of all the financial aspects
of the business and balance sheet including forecasting and
budgeting
Propose measures to improve profitability, when relevant, in
accordance with the Group strategy
Prepare and present the financial reports, budgets and forecasts
for entities under his scope to Geneva Headquarter.
Analyze operations and develop cost effective suggestions in line
with business’s direction
Review operational procedures and make necessary
amendments to achieve high standards of execution, to meet or
exceed customer expectations
Lead and develop his/her team, promote a culture of learning
and continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of high performance and engagement within the
organization
Establish and implement Health, Safety, Security, Environment
(HSSE) and all other business compliance standards. Accountable
to ensure a safe work environment and a continuous
improvement in HSSE processes
Drive digital and other creative solutions to address business
challenges
Expedites the resolution of customer problem and complaints;
Achieve core KPI targets for Operations: Productivity, Quality,
Delivery Safety, Inventory
Achieve core KPI targets for Finance: P&L, Cash
Crucial role of representing the company with external
stakeholders in assigned depot (subcontractors, administration,
government authorities, etc.)
Sensitivity: Internal
Other ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by the management
Key Experience & Qualifications
Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Logistic/Transportation, Business
Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent
Minimum 10 years in similar positions running a depot business
unit with P&L responsibility
Experience in finance related matters, setting budgets and
reporting against financial objectives, and P&L management
experience
Understand the transport industry and ability to relate with
shipping company and other associated industry managers.
Experience in leading and deliver change initiatives
Proficiency in English
Key Competencies & Skills
Business developer with entrepreneurial mindset and ability to
work independently
Experience in cost and productivity optimization through process
optimization, as well as design and implementation of new
operation procedures
Experience in finance related matters, setting budgets and
reporting against financial objectives.
Sensitivity: Internal
Strong leadership and ability to manage and develop high-
performing teams
Hands-on mentality and results orientated
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Good communication skills
Good presentation, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Adaptability to change and work in a fast-paced and agile
environment
Ability to navigate in a matrix environment
Remark : This is a local employment on local terms & conditions only.
Only local candidates with local right of abode in Vietnam will be
considered for this position.
Sensitivity: Internal
