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Operations Manager (Commodity Sourcing& Supply Chain)

Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 5-7years

Posted: 9 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 7 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on and structured Operations Manager to lead our Nairobi operations. This role requires someone who can lead a team solve problems effectively build clear processes and simplify complex operations while ensuring smooth daily role extends beyond the Kenya market and involves managing international suppliers and clients as well as coordinating with shipping lines transporters and 3PL partners around the globe.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise lead and support the operations team on a daily basis

Manage workload ensure proper coverage and drive team accountability

Act as the main point of contact for operational issues and resolve them efficiently

Lead cross-functional coordination with internal departments (trading treasury trade finance) to design align and implement efficient operational processes

Ensure processes are clearly communicated understood and consistently applied across teams

Act as a bridge between teams and management ensuring smooth communication alignment and execution

Design and implement clear structured processes; continuously simplify and improve workflows

Oversee shipment execution end-to-end (containers trucking bulk & breakbulk)

Coordinate with international suppliers clients and various service providers.

Ensure accurate system updates documentation and payment follow-ups.

Ensure strong and consistent use of operational systems to support accurate execution reporting and process control

Monitor stock movements reconciliations and operational controls

Ensure compliance with local (Kenya) and international regulations

Train guide and develop the team to improve performance and clarity

Proactively identify issues and implement sustainable long-term solution

Requirements

Qualifications

Degree in LogisticsInternational RelationsCommerce or Trade
Excellent communications skills spoken and written.
Very strong system and IT capability & experience
35 years experience in operations with proven leadership experience. Supply chain logistics multi-commodity experience helpful.
Proven leadership experience (team supervision / management)
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
Ability to create clear processes and drive their implementation across teams
Strong ability to work with systems understand operational workflows and use system data to improve process efficiency and control.
Experience with international logistics and multi-country operations.
Familiarity with shipping lines 3PLs and transport coordination.
Knowledge of local and international regulations.
Experience in stock management and operational controls.
Strong ability to communicate and influence across different levels and departments.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Familiarity in Trade FinanceBankingSupply ChainSystems is an added advantage
Background in and trading operations is a MUST.

Profile

Structured proactive and solution-oriented

Strong leader with a hands-on mindset

Able to drive alignment across teams and ensure execution

Clear confident communicator across all levels

High sense of ownership and accountability

Comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment

Required Skills:

Proven leadership experience (team supervision / management) Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach Ability to create clear processes and drive their implementation across teams Strong ability to work with systems understand operational workflows and use system data to improve process efficiency and control. Experience with international logistics and multi-country operations. Familiarity with shipping lines 3PLs and transport coordination. Knowledge of local and international regulations. Experience in stock management and operational controls. Strong ability to communicate and influence across different levels and departments. Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Required Education:

Degree in LogisticsInternational RelationsCommerce or TradeExcellent communications skills spoken and strong system and IT capability & experience35 years experience in operations with proven leadership experience. Supply chain logistics multi-commodity experience in Trade FinanceBankingSupply ChainSystems is an added advantageBackground in and trading operations is a MUST.

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