Logistics Manager - Remote Opportunity with Relocation to Africa

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Logistics Manager to join our team at OBT Group. This Logistics Manager remote position offers a unique opportunity to oversee and coordinate all logistics, shipping, warehousing, and supply-chain operations while providing relocation support to Africa. With over two decades of experience, our team excels in shipping and logistics expertise, ensuring efficient and compliant logistics solutions.

What You'll Do

• Oversee end-to-end logistics operations including 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 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 regulations, and safety documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in logistics, shipping, or maritime operations, preferably with exposure to African markets.
• Strong knowledge of maritime operations, port procedures, freight forwarding, customs processes, and documentation.
• Experience with project cargo, heavy-lift, or chartering is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; able to manage multiple shipments and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership or team-management ability, with strong communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Africa and work on-site.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply-chain, business, maritime studies, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with international shipping regulations and customs requirements.
• 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.

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.
• 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 within OBT.