Head of Business Solutions

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa takealot.com Full time

M24 Logistics, a division of the Takealot Group is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Head of Business Solutions to join our Cape Town team. We are a renowned e-commerce logistics partner specialising in B2B and B2C warehousing and fulfilment solutions to the local and African markets.We offer market-related benefits, a great work environment, and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position will report to the General Manager: M24 Logistics.

**Role overview**
Responsible for enabling the business to grow through identifying strategic opportunities, leading business transformation initiatives, aligning operational
structure with client strategies, and successfully executing projects. It further involves strong collaboration with stakeholders, managing cross-functional teams, and interacting with clients

**The requirements for the role are**:
An Honours Degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; an MBA degree is preferred.
15+ years of proven experience in a senior leadership role within logistics, supply chain, or e-commerce fulfilment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:
**Business solutions**:
Lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions to address client needs and market demands.
Oversee the integration of technology and data analytics into business solutions to optimise performance.
Pull together internal and external stakeholders to improve processes and the divisions core competencies.
Lead research and development initiatives to ensure the division remains best in class, creating a competitive edge.

**Project management**:
Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time,within scope, and budget.
Lead and ensure the onboarding of clients before handover to Account Management

**Business development and strategy**:
Build strategic working relationships with clients to ensure that their specific requirements are addressed, to monitor and grow existing business
- Identify, generate, and implement new business opportunities on an ongoing basis to achieve predetermined targets.
Represent the division at trade shows and supervise the marketing elements to promote the business.
Analysed market trends and customers need to identify new business opportunities and areas for expansion.
Ensure the effective use of data analytics and business intelligence to inform decision-making and drive strategic business improvements.
Monitor and report on business performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

**The required competencies are**:
Strong strategic, commercial, and technical logistics skills, with a history of delivering complex business solutions.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in leveraging data to drive business decisions.
Results-driven and adaptable, with a focus on achieving business goals and delivering customer value.

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