Impact Talent

Logistics Manager

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Job Description

Logistics Manager
Location: West Africa

Take your logistics career to the international stage with a leading shipping and logistics provider in a high-impact, country-level leadership role.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing international group at a pivotal point in its West African operations. You'll be part of a collaborative leadership team committed to operational excellence and long-term growth in the region.
What You'll Be Doing

  • Overseeing all logistics activities within the country, ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused operations

  • Leading and developing a local team including supervisors, coordinators, and administrators

  • Ensuring timely closure of logistics files and coordinating closely with finance on operational cash flow and collections

  • Managing daily communications with existing clients and supporting the acquisition of new business

  • Driving implementation of procedures and ensuring full compliance with government regulations and principal guidelines

  • Playing a key role in the ongoing development of HSQE systems, attending committee meetings, and supporting audits and reviews

  • Contributing to the growth of the company’s logistics market share in-country

What You'll Bring to the Table

  • 5 to 7 years’ experience in shipping and logistics operations

  • Strong technical knowledge of the shipping industry

  • Proven experience managing teams and driving operational improvement

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work cross-functionally

  • Full professional proficiency in English

  • A clear criminal record

Why Join?

  • International career opportunity in a role based in West Africa

  • Company-provided accommodation and in-country transportation

  • Comprehensive insurance coverage

  • Three annual flights to your home country

  • Long-term career progression within a fast-growing international logistics group

  • A collaborative and supportive leadership team

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and take on the Logistics Manager role, or would like to find out more information, then we want to hear from you.

Please apply now to start a confidential conversation with our executive search team. We'll support you through every step of the process and ensure this move adds real value to your career.

Impact Talent

About Impact Talent

Impact Talent delivers senior leaders who perform in markets where capability matters more than convenience.

From port expansions in Angola to shipping operations in Chile, from aviation projects in Iraq to infrastructure programmes in Pakistan - Impact Talent specialises in evidence-led executive search for organisations operating in complex and emerging markets.

Our Approach

In these environments, the cost of a mis-hire is amplified. Impact Talent reduces this risk through a structured methodology that combines:

• Success Profiles aligned to market reality

• Behavioural and competency-based assessment

• Psychometric analysis

• Global and local talent mapping

• 12-month post-hire integration support

This approach strengthens accuracy, integration, and long-term leadership performance.

Our Solutions

Talent Alignment™: Senior Executive Search

• Evidence-led assessment

• Structured shortlist evaluation

• Market intelligence

Outcomes: 92% shortlist accuracy, 96% 12-month retention, 100% success rate.

Talent Connect: Exclusive Partnership Search

• Consistent message to market

• Deeper assessment

• Faster time-to-hire

Talent Essentials: Scalable Multi-Role Delivery

• Rapid sourcing

• Strong market coverage

Sectors We Support

Ports & terminals • Shipping lines • Logistics • Supply chain • Infrastructure • Industrial projects

Impact Talent delivers leaders who integrate, perform, and stay. Enabling organisations to operate with confidence in the world’s most complex markets.

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🌍 www.impact-talent.co.uk

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
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