Job Description: The role will focus on the delivery of operational excellence, streamlined process improvement and improved technology solutions for Port Elizabeth customers, as well as the responsibility for new business; customer retention and growth for the SEA department (imports and exports). Job Responsibilities: Ensure the appropriate department structure and staffing to support the performance delivery. Drive continuous improvements to day-to-day operations, and identify opportunities to provide best in class supply chain management solutions to Port Elizabeths customers. Conduct regular appraisal meetings setting objectives in line with the Company’s goals and to provide succession management. Be a great people leader: build strong relationships and team, hiring of staff, commit to the growth of individuals on team and lead by example. Delivering the Import and Export operations and financial performance, working with Director Ocean to prepare budget and business plans. Review and appraise all suppliers, and ensure all suppliers pro-actively managed with agreed KPIs and SLAs. Job Requirements: Advacned level with CargoWise 1 experience. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Forwarding & Clearing environment. Previous maner gerial experience. Excellent people management skills. Experience in managing a P&L for a company or department.