Logistics Manager - Senegal

About the role

OBT, a pan-African shipping and logistics company with over two decades of experience and strong links to ship owners, operators and local logistics specialists, is looking for a Logistics Manager in Senegal. You will oversee and coordinate all logistics, shipping, warehousing and supply-chain operations, including maritime shipping, port operations, cargo handling, warehousing and distribution across the region. You will liaise with internal teams, external partners (ports, agents, freight forwarders, customs) and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end logistics operations: shipping agency, port calls, cargo handling, freight forwarding, storage and warehousing and distribution.
• Coordinate with ports, vessels, agents, freight forwarders, customs authorities, warehouses and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth flow of goods.
• Plan and manage project cargo and heavy-lift operations, including chartering, scheduling, loading/unloading and documentation.
• Monitor performance metrics such as transit times, port handling efficiency, storage utilization, costs, compliance and quality control.
• Develop logistics plans and strategies to optimize supply-chain routes, minimize costs and improve delivery times.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local maritime, customs, import/export, safety and documentation rules.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years' experience in logistics, shipping or maritime operations (port operations, shipping agency, freight forwarding, supply chain), preferably with exposure to African markets.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply-chain, business, maritime studies or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to relocate to Africa and work on-site.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of maritime operations, port procedures, freight forwarding, customs processes, documentation and supply-chain logistics.
• Familiarity with international shipping regulations, customs requirements and import/export compliance.
• Experience with project cargo, heavy-lift or chartering is an advantage.
• Excellent organization, multitasking, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Relocation package.
• Provided tools such as a laptop, mobile and phone.
• Exposure to diverse projects across maritime, oil & gas, heavy-lift, warehousing and supply-chain sectors.
• Collaboration with an experienced international team and opportunities for career growth.