About Organisation:

Fargo Courier is a premier, independent logistics and courier company operating across East Africa, primarily headquartered in Kenya. Established in 2003 as a sister company to the security firm Wells Fargo Limited, it has expanded to feature over 100 office locations, a fleet of 650 operational vehicles, and a growing footprint in Uganda and Tanzania.

Job Summary: Develop and implement country-level business strategies aligned with regional goals Identify opportunities in freight forwarding, air cargo, sea cargo, and inland logistics Ensure compliance with international freight forwarding standards and local regulations Oversee daily cargo operations including imports, exports, customs clearance, warehousing, and last-mile delivery Manage P&L performance, profitability, and cost optimization Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements with clients, airlines, shipping lines, and vendors Lead and develop cross-functional teams across operations, sales, customer service, and finance Maintain compliance with local laws, customs regulations, and corporate policies Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders Monitor reporting, collections, and business performance

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement country-level business strategies aligned with regional goals
• Identify opportunities in freight forwarding, air cargo, sea cargo, and inland logistics
• Ensure compliance with international freight forwarding standards and local regulations
• Oversee daily cargo operations including imports, exports, customs clearance, warehousing, and last-mile delivery
• Manage P&L performance, profitability, and cost optimization
• Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements with clients, airlines, shipping lines, and vendors
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams across operations, sales, customer service, and finance
• Maintain compliance with local laws, customs regulations, and corporate policies
• Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Monitor reporting, collections, and business performance

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in cargo, freight forwarding, or logistics
• At least 5 years in a senior managerial role
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Experience in East African markets (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda) is highly desirable
• Strong network with airlines, shipping lines, transporters, and government agencies
• Proven track record in sales growth, client acquisition, and revenue generation
• Strong business acumen and people management skills

Send your application via Email to: jobs@fargo.co.ke. Use “COUNTRY MANAGER – FARGO UGANDA” as Email Subject

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.