Job particulars
- Job title
- Head of Entity, Logistics
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Logistics
- Level
- Management
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Posted
- 29 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Nov 2026
Key responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the logistics operations across the Kenya Cluster, aligning with PIL’s strategic objectives and driving sustainable growth in the region.
- Business Development: Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities within the logistics sector, including freight forwarding and contract logistics, to grow the business.
- Freight Forwarding Operations: Oversee all freight forwarding activities, ensuring smooth, efficient, and cost-effective movement of goods through air, sea, and land transport.
- Contract Logistics: Develop and manage contract logistics services, including warehousing, distribution, and value-added services, to provide tailored solutions to clients.
- Cross-Border Expertise: Manage cross-border logistics activities, ensuring compliance with local and regional regulations and facilitating seamless transportation across national borders.
- Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, vendors, and authorities to ensure smooth operations and high customer satisfaction.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Implement best practices in supply chain management to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality in both freight forwarding and contract logistics.
- Intermodal and Multimodal Solutions: Design and implement integrated multimodal logistics solutions that combine land, sea, and air freight to meet customer needs and improve operational efficiency.
- Financial Oversight: Ensure P&L performance meets business targets, managing costs and maximizing profitability across logistics operations.
- Team Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Candidate requirements
- Experience: At least 10 years of senior-level experience in logistics, with strong expertise in freight forwarding and contract logistics operations.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of logistics services in the Kenyan market and the wider East African region, particularly within freight forwarding and contract logistics.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational success, with strong decision-making capabilities.
- Network: An established network within the logistics industry, including relationships with service providers, regulatory authorities, and customers.
- Customer Focus: Strong customer-centric approach, capable of converting high-potential opportunities into long-term business relationships.
- We Value
- Problem-Solving: A hands-on approach to identifying and addressing operational challenges, driving continuous improvement.
- Financial Acumen: Experience managing P&L, with the ability to optimize costs and maximize profitability.
- Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills, able to manage complex relationships.
- Innovation: Proven ability to drive innovation in logistics solutions and improve operational efficiencies.
- Why Join Us
- Be part of a leading global carrier with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services