THE PROVIDENT GROUP is into business development management with vast experience in the sectors in west Africa. Due to the restructuring of the Organization, The services of vibrant graduates are needed to fill the vacant positions

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Position Description
A business administrator has many responsibilities related to the handling of the organizational, operational and managerial tasks of a company or firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Business Administrator
•Presides over the daily operations of a company.
•Implements business procedures.
•Assesses employees’ job performances.
•Interacts with and customers.
•Serves as a liaison between management and staff.
•Makes sure training programs for new employees are up-to-date.
•Ensures the quality of the company’s products and services.
•Implements processes to improve products and services.
•Prepares financial data for governing boards.
•Promotes and markets the company.
•Manages budgets, minimizes expenditures and maximizes revenues.
•Ensures that the company operates with maximum efficiency.
•Makes short-term and long-term goals for the company.
•Directs the strategic plan for the company so that financial goals can be achieved.
•Implements strategic plans and makes changes to the plan as necessary.
•Provides leadership to employees for the purpose of attaining a common goal.
•Collaborates with other departments for the common purpose of maximizing revenues.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Must have excellent networking skills.
•Must have good organizational skills.
•Must have good negotiation and decision making skills.
•Must be detail and goal oriented.
•Must have superior written and verbal skills.
•Knowledgeable of accepted business practices, entrepreneurial principles and sales cycles.
•Must have exceptional leadership skills.
•Must have effective communication skills.
•Must have excellent computer skills.
•Must have superior interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
•Must have knowledge of basic laws that apply to businesses.

Education and Experience
•Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Management, Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
•Internship in Business Administration.

LOGISTIC MANAGERS
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Logistics Manager
•Monitors the various supply chain performance measurement systems and looks for ways to make improvements.
•Creates and updates policies and procedures for all logistics activities with a special eye on safety.
•Implements special material flow management systems that meet or exceed the production requirements in each area.
•Maintains a plethora of records and reports such as process documentation, customer service logs and safety records.
•Ensures that specific customer requirements are met including special internal reports and customized transportation metrics.
•Assists in the selection of carriers based on qualifications and performance evaluations.
•Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations regarding logistics and makes sure carriers are also in compliance.
•Directs distribution center operations and stays within the fiscal year budget.
•Negotiates transportation services and rates with various carriers.
•Supervises the work of schedulers, planners, customer service representatives and other logistics specialists.
•Improves supply chain efficiency and sustainability by negotiating with suppliers and customers.
•Analyzes the financial impact of proposed changes to the operations of the logistics department.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Displays effective organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
•Possesses excellent complex problem solving and decision making abilities.
•Demonstrates strong active listening and reading comprehension skills.
•Has exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills.
•Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Possesses strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
•Has the ability to be an effective manager and leader.
•Demonstrates extensive knowledge of computer systems and programs relevant to the industry.
•Exhibits good customer service skills.

Education and Experience
•Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering or logistics.
•Master’s degree in business administration.
•Experience working in a supply chain or logistics department.
•Certification in Business Administration.
•Experience working in an accounting or finance department.
•Experience working in a supervisory role.
•Time is spent primarily in climate controlled offices in close proximity to business

Work Environment
•Time is spent primarily in climate controlled offices in close proximity to business operations.
•Must be willing to work long hours including nights and weekends.
•Must be able to represent the company at social functions.
•Time is spent traveling between different branches and offices in cities, states and even countries.
•Time is spent traveling to clients offices.
•Must be able to endure high pressure and stressful situations particularly when facing

MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified candidates should send his/her CVS to inboxcvs247@gmail.com