Shipping Manager
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| Company Name | OBT Group |
| Company Type | Private |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Salary Range | Market Competitive |
| Location | Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark |
| Qualifications | None / No Formal Education |
| Experience | 10 Year+ |
Job Overview
OBT Group is seeking a skilled Shipping Manager to lead their operations, with a requirement for relocation to Africa. This role involves overseeing maritime transportation and logistics, contributing to the company’s growth across West, Central, and East Africa, and ensuring high-level customer service.
Company Overview
Our journey began in 2004 with the opening of the first two OBT offices in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Since then, we have embarked on an extraordinary journey of growth, with established offices in West and Central Africa and ongoing expansion into East Africa. OBT is managed by Danish shipping professionals with long-term experience in West and Central Africa. We are proud of our Danish roots, which bring a long-standing tradition of maritime and logistics heritage, along with a strong link to a global network of leading ship owners and operators, and local logistics experts. By continuously striving to expand our service portfolio, we remain committed to providing the highest level of customer service. Our teams approach every challenge with flexibility and a drive to deliver on time. With over two decades of experience, we have obtained invaluable knowledge, refined our operational skills to a high level, and built dedicated teams capable of navigating the dynamic and sometimes turbulent environments we operate in. We turn expertise into solutions across Africa, shaping the future of the continent’s shipping and logistics.
Quick Details
- Salary Range: Market Competitive
- Job Type: Full-time
- Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
- Experience: 10 Year+
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage comprehensive shipping and logistics operations in Africa.
- Ensure the highest level of customer service and operational efficiency.
- Drive expansion and service portfolio growth across various African regions.
- Navigate dynamic and sometimes turbulent environments with flexibility and timely delivery.
- Oversee maritime transportation initiatives and optimize supply chain processes.
- Develop and implement strategic shipping solutions to meet business objectives.
Requirements
- Proven experience in shipping and logistics management, ideally 10+ years.
- Willingness and ability to relocate to Africa for the role.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of success.
- Excellent understanding of maritime transportation, customs, and supply chain dynamics.
- Ability to operate effectively and adapt to diverse and challenging African environments.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead significant shipping and logistics operations across Africa.
- Be an integral part of a growing international logistics company with Danish roots.
- Work alongside experienced Danish shipping professionals with extensive regional expertise.
- Contribute directly to shaping Africa’s shipping and logistics future.
- Receive a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.
- Engage in a challenging yet rewarding global market environment.