Luganville, Santo

Distribution Centre Branch Manager

Northern Islands Stevedoring Company Limited (NISCOL) • Full-time

Job Description

The Distribution Centre Branch Manager will be working with the General Manager, Business Development, to oversee the day-to-day hardware operations and ensure efficient and effective service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Organisation Description

The Northern Islands Stevedoring Company Limited (NISCOL) Port Services is a Limited Company owned by the following shareholders: SANMA Province (30%), MALAMPA Province (20%), PENAMA Province (20%), TORBA Province (10%), Luganville Municipal Council (10%) and the Vanuatu Government (10%). The Company operates all stevedoring and transportation of international cargoes at Luganville in Santo, Republic of Vanuatu.

Selection Criteria

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage daily operations of the distribution store, overseeing sales, customer services and inventory management.

- Establish service standards to guarantee fast, knowledgeable floor assistance for customers.

- Oversee end to end product processes including ordering, purchasing, receiving and stocking of products, materials, tools and equipment.

- Oversee bulk pricing strategies and credit terms for commercial builders, contractors and trades people.

- Analyze local construction trends and competitor pricing to maintain highly competitive trade offering.

- Ensure dedicated service for high volume corporate or government accounts to secure business.

- Monitor delivery coordination to ensure on time arrival for large-scale project orders.

- Maintain strong internal controls by monitoring administrative procedures, product pricing and inventory controls.

- Build positive relationships with customers and address any issues or complaints that arise.

- Keep up with industry trends and new products to ensure the Distribution Centre stays modern and competitive.

- Manage daily freight handling, inventory storage and facility maintenance tasks.

- Work closely with the General Manager to meet financial targets, sales, margins and expenses.

How To Apply

Interested applicant must include with application a cover letter, CV and contacts of at least two (2) referees. Queries on detail JDs and other requirements for the position should be address to: gmdc@niscol.com.vu or cadet@niscol.com.vu

Requirements

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage daily operations of the distribution store, overseeing sales, customer services and inventory management.
  • Establish service standards to guarantee fast, knowledgeable floor assistance for customers.
  • Oversee end to end product processes including ordering, purchasing, receiving and stocking of products, materials, tools and equipment.
  • Oversee bulk pricing strategies and credit terms for commercial builders, contractors and trades people.
  • Analyze local construction trends and competitor pricing to maintain highly competitive trade offering.
  • Ensure dedicated service for high volume corporate or government accounts to secure business.
  • Monitor delivery coordination to ensure on time arrival for large-scale project orders.
  • Maintain strong internal controls by monitoring administrative procedures, product pricing and inventory controls.
  • Build positive relationships with customers and address any issues or complaints that arise.
  • Keep up with industry trends and new products to ensure the Distribution Centre stays modern and competitive.
  • Manage daily freight handling, inventory storage and facility maintenance tasks.
  • Work closely with the General Manager to meet financial targets, sales, margins and expenses.

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