Maersk Cameroun Job Vacancies (apply online here)

Ref: 49553
Expires: January 24, 2010

Trucking Assistant Manager - Damco, Douala, Cameroun
The environment:
Damco Cameroon is looking to grow its profits and volumes aggressively the coming years to the benefit of the company, its customers and its employees.

The territory of Damco Cameroon includes the countries of Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Chad, Gabon and Sao Tome & Principe. Damco is operating mainly in Cameroon, Chad and Central African Republic.

The position is based in Douala, one of the most active cities of the West and Central African region.

The position:
You will hold the position of Trucking Cameroun Assistant Manager for Damco and join a young, energetic team of highly professional transportation and logistics professionals and will be a key player in the further growth of the company focusing mainly on the market in Cameroon.

Reports to:
On a daily basis you will be reporting to the Damco Operations Manager.

General Responsibilities:
You will be overall responsible for planning, executing and following up on our fleet of more than 30 trucks performing local deliveries within and outside of Douala.


Specific tasks and areas of responsibility:
· Ensure we have a strong team in place to proactively manage trucking within Cameroun
· Ensure we have the trucking capacity needed to service our customers
· Ensure we have the best service and rates in the market
· Work closely with Maersk Line, Safmarine and CIS to ensure all internal stakeholders are satisfied
· Compile input for monthly reports

Knowledge and Qualifications:
· Understanding of the trucking market in Cameroun
· Strong drive and focus on customers needs
· Result oriented
· Ability to multitask
· Deadline driven
· English and French fluency
· Industry related work experience is a plus
· An already established customer base is an advantage

When experienced in the role, the job holder will have learnt to:
· Perform all trucking related activities
· Identify specific requirements of customers and find solutions
· Respect deadlines and work under pressure
· Maintain good relationships with customers as well as suppliers


Only online applications through the Job Portal will be considered. Deadline for applications is Sunday 24 January 2010. For more information about the potential job please contact Mikkel Skaalum on +237 7953 8280