Head of Aktau

Areas of responsibility:

• Planning, organizing, and coordinating transportation logistics across the Caspian Sea, including shipment control, cargo tracking, and prompt resolution of operational issues.
• Liaising with and supervising contractors, carriers, shipping lines, ports, terminals, customs brokers, and maritime agents to ensure sufficient capacity and the timely, safe, and high-quality delivery of cargo.
• Monitoring transit-time SLAs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining transportation safety standards.
• Optimizing transportation routes, cargo consolidation, repacking, and transshipment schemes, while improving transportation profitability and reducing logistics costs.
• Participating in the budgeting process for the Aktau office, monitoring budget execution, and controlling operating expenses.
• Monitoring accounts receivable and accounts payable related to clients, contractors, and carriers.
• Managing the operations team, including task allocation, performance monitoring, employee training, and professional development.
• Preparing transportation and operational reports, analyzing market trends, developing relationships with clients and partners, and implementing initiatives to expand business activities in the region.

• At least 5 years of experience in logistics, including multimodal, maritime, or port transportation, as well as experience managing operational teams.

• In-depth knowledge of logistics processes, maritime and port operations, and regulatory requirements and safety standards related to freight transportation.

• Proven experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with carriers, shipping lines, ports, terminals, customs brokers, shipping agents, and other contractors.

• Strong skills in planning, controlling, and optimizing transportation operations, including management of transit-time SLAs, transportation profitability, operational costs, and accounts receivable and payable.

• Experience participating in the preparation and execution of departmental budgets, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making based on key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Proficiency in logistics software, Microsoft Excel, and other operational reporting and analytical tools.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multitasking environment and make timely decisions; professional working proficiency in English and Kazakh

• Work in an international and fast-growing Group
• Competitive compensation (base salary and discretionary bonus based on KPI and Group performance)
• Corporate training programs focused on professional development (hard skills) and leadership growth
• Premium voluntary medical insurance or flexible benefits package
• Additional paid vacation days based on tenure
• Fully covered sick leave and social leave
• Mobile phone expense coverage and a company phone if required
• Corporate taxi service for business purposes and exclusive discounts on partner services
• A friendly team, a positive work environment, and regular corporate events, including social projects initiated by the Company