Operations & Transit Manager

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About Hiring CompanyEverything starts from an idea. But every idea might not see the daylight of success without hard work and diligence. 20 years ago, Horra Trading was just an idea in the mind of Mr. Adem Kedir who meticulously worked day and night to turn it into a reality in 2005, basing himself on his extensive skill and knowledge in coffee and coffee trade. Mr. Adem Kedir’s coffee trade career started as the succeeding generation from his grandfather Mr. Abbahawa and his father Mr. Kedir Hadjji Hassan in Ethiopia. As the third generation successor of the family coffee business, Mr. Adem has made the leap from his involvement in traditional and domestic coffee market to international coffee trade by forming his own business entity by the name of Horra Trading in 2005.What was started as a simple trading business entity in 2005, Horra Trading has made it possible to create diversified businesses under Horra Corporate Group. Currently, Horra Corporate Group business portfolio includes coffee and oil seeds export, coffee plantation, automotive assembly, import and distribution, propylene technology manufacturing, technology, real estate development and transit and forwarding. Currently, Horra Corporate Group is led by the CEO, Mr. Adm Kedir, and by qualified and experienced professionals, with 550 permanent staff members and 800 temporary workers working in the corporate office and in different business units.Job SummaryThe Operations & Transit Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and overseeing all operational and transit activities of the company. The role ensures efficient logistics coordination, transportation management, regulatory compliance, cost control, and service delivery excellence. The Manager drives operational strategy, optimizes performance, and ensures smooth coordination between departments to achieve organizational objectives.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement operational and transit strategies aligned with company goalsEstablish performance targets and KPIs for operations and logistics functionsLead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costsOversee transportation planning, routing, and fleet managementEnsure timely and efficient delivery of goods/servicesMonitor fuel usage, vehicle utilization, and maintenance schedulesEnsure compliance with local transportation laws and regulationsCoordinate with warehouse, procurement, finance, and HR departmentsEnsure optimal resource allocation and operational cost control Manage risk related to logistics, transport delays, and operational disruptionsImplement safety policies and operational procedures Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching Identify training and development needs