Logistics Manager - Relocation to Africa

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Logistics Manager remote to join our dynamic team at OBT Group. With over two decades of experience, our team offers a long-standing tradition of shipping and logistics expertise, along with strong connections to a network of leading ship owners, operators, and local logistics specialists. As a Logistics Manager, you will oversee and coordinate all logistics, shipping, warehousing, and supply chain operations for OBT. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective logistics solutions — including maritime shipping, port operations, cargo handling, warehousing, and distribution across the region.

What You'll Do

• Oversee end-to-end logistics operations: shipping agency, port calls, cargo handling, freight forwarding, storage/warehousing, and distribution.
• Coordinate with ports, vessels, agents, freight forwarders, customs authorities, warehouses, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth flow of goods.
• Plan and manage project cargo and heavy-lift operations, including chartering, scheduling, loading/unloading, and documentation, where relevant.
• Monitor performance metrics: 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 (local maritime, customs, import/export regulations, safety, documentation, etc.).

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in logistics, shipping, or maritime operations (e.g., port operations, shipping agency, freight forwarding, supply chain), preferably with exposure to African markets.
• Strong knowledge of maritime operations, port procedures, freight forwarding, customs processes, documentation, and supply chain logistics.
• Experience with project cargo, heavy-lift, or chartering is an advantage.
• Familiarity with international shipping regulations, customs requirements, and import/export compliance.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; able to manage multiple shipments and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership or team-management ability, with strong communication and coordination skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle operational challenges or delays.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with port authorities, clients, partners, and internal teams across time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, maritime studies, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the oil & gas sector or heavy-lift logistics.
• Fluency in French is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a well-established pan-African maritime & logistics company with a strong regional presence.
• Provided tools for work such as laptop and mobile phone.
• Challenging and rewarding role with a wide scope: shipping, supply chain, freight forwarding, project logistics.
• Comprehensive relocation package to assist with your move to Africa.
• Exposure to diverse projects across maritime, oil & gas, heavy-lift, warehousing, and supply chain sectors.
• Collaboration with an experienced international team and opportunity for career growth within OBT.