Head of Shipping Business

Job Description

Title: Head of Shipping Business

Company Name: Madina Group

Vacancy: 01

Age: 45 to 55 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 150000 - 200000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 15 to 30 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Trading or Export/Import, Shipping, Real Estate, Group of Companies, Plastic/ Polymer Industry, Cement Industry, Developer, Shopping mall

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration
• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

• 15 to 30 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Trading or Export/Import, Shipping, Real Estate, Group of Companies, Plastic/ Polymer Industry, Cement Industry, Developer, Shopping mall

• Age 45 to 55 years
• Only Male

This is a strategic, on-site role in Dhaka, responsible for the end-to-end management of Heavy Gabbro trading operations. You will act as the linchpin connecting international suppliers with the domestic construction and infrastructure market, leveraging Madina Group's established reputation and network.

Key Responsibilities & Day-to-Day Activities

· End-to-End Trade Cycle Management: Oversee the entire process from identifying and vetting international suppliers (likely in regions like the UAE, Oman, or India) to final delivery to clients in Bangladesh.

· Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Negotiate competitive contracts with overseas gabbro quarries or exporters, ensuring consistent quality and supply stability.

· Sales & Client Portfolio Management: Build and nurture relationships with key clients (e.g., large construction firms, infrastructure developers, ready-mix concrete plants). Understand their project requirements and provide tailored solutions.

· Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination: Manage the complex logistics of shipping heavy bulk materials, including chartering vessels (if applicable), customs clearance, port operations, and inland transportation.

1. Core Experience: Proven track record in procurement, supply chain, and logistics, specifically for heavy bulk materials (e.g., aggregates, clinker, slag, granite). Experience in international trade is non-negotiable.

2. Commercial Acumen: Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills to secure favorable terms with both suppliers and buyers.

3. Relationship Management: Strong ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and clients across cultures.

4. Analytical Prowess: Competence in market analysis, forecasting, and using data to drive trading decisions and prepare insightful reports.

5. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Bangladeshi import regulations, customs procedures, and international trade compliance (INCOTERMS, shipping documentation).

6. Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field.

7. Communication & Organization: High proficiency in business communication (English and Bengali) and superior organizational skills to manage multiple complex tasks.

Highly Advantageous (Pluses)

· Prior experience in the trading or construction materials industry within Bangladesh or the region.

· Existing network of contacts among gabbro suppliers or major construction industry buyers.

· Technical knowledge of gabbro or similar aggregates (specifications, applications, quality parameters).

· Proficiency with ERP systems and trade-related software tools.

· Established Legacy: Join a respected, 45+ year old conglomerate with a strong brand and existing distribution channels.

· Impact & Scope: Play a central role in a strategic business line critical for national infrastructure development.

· Growth Trajectory: The group's history of diversification suggests significant potential for career growth within the trading vertical or across other business units.

· Specific examples of managing international procurement of heavy materials.

· Quantifiable achievements in cost savings, supply chain optimization, or sales growth.

· Your understanding of the Bangladeshi construction market and its demand drivers.

· Your network and experience with logistics providers and port operations in Bangladesh.

• Mobile bill,Tour allowance
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2

Other benifit as per company policy