Overview

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location of Job: Dar es Salaam

IFS CONSULTING LIMITED

 

 

The IFS CONSULTING LIMITED is a prominent Human Resource (HR) service provider in Tanzania, providing best-in-class HR services for core HR tasks such as recruitment, staffing, outsourcing, and payroll management. We have worked with clients to provide the best human resource management services at cheap prices. While we have developed core competencies in the financial functions of taxation, accounting and reporting, auditing, and corporate governance, we have also worked hard to develop competencies in HR services, particularly in terms of providing end-to-end solutions for cost-effective human resource management.

 

 

Description of Job:

A Commercial Manager oversees and coordinates all commercial activities inside the firm, such as procurement, logistics, and financial management. This position demands a thorough understanding of corporate operations, market dynamics, and international trade legislation.

 

The Duties and Responsibilities:

Procurement:

  • Oversee all procurement activities, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management.
  • Ensure that raw materials, equipment, and supplies are procured on time and at a reasonable cost.
  • Manage supplier relationships and settle any disputes.

 

 

Logistics:

  • Coordinate logistical operations, including as transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
  • Ensure that clients receive their items in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Manage Tanzania’s import and export processes, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation and procedures.
  • Manage customs clearance and documents.

 

Team Management:

  • Lead and manage a group of business experts.
  • Provide team members with direction, mentoring, and training and development.
  • Create a positive and collaborative working atmosphere.

 

Financial Management:

  • Prepare and analyze financial reports to evaluate the success of commercial operations.
  • Create and implement cost-cutting strategies.
  • Budgets should be managed and resources allocated effectively.

 

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Stay up to date on changes to import and export regulations.

 

 

The Qualifications and Skills:

The ideal applicant for this post would have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar subject.
  • A minimum of seven years’ experience in commercial management.
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong awareness of Tanzanian import and export legislation and processes.
  • Experience in the chemical industry.
  • Understanding of procurement and supply chain management.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

 

 

Other (Additional) requirements:

  • Proficiency in key software applications (such as SAP S/4 Hana).

 

How to submit an application:

If you satisfy the aforementioned qualifications, please send your curriculum vitae, academic certificates, and other relevant papers to recruitment@ifs.co.tz by October 1st, 2024. Please include the position you’re applying for in the subject line.

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@ifs.co.tz.