General Manager, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

Scott Nisbet

PROFESSIONAL BIO

Results-driven and dynamic General Manager with 15+ years of experience overseeing multiple logistics and transport companies. Extensive background bolstering profitability, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering a high-performance culture. Expert at managing large-scale projects and developing innovative strategies to achieve organizational goals. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Manager

Reload Logistics / Walvis Bay, Namibia / April 2023 – December 2023

• Ensured optimal operational performance, maintenance, and compliance with regulatory standards by overseeing the management of a fleet of 125 HGV trucks, leading to seamless operations

• Directed a diverse team of 130 local and expatriate employees by effectively leading and coordinating operations, achieving organizational objectives, and maintaining high team performance

General Manager

Reload Logistics / Ndola, Zambia / August 2022 – March 2023

• Managed import and rollout of new fleet of 200 HGV trucks

• Analysis of management accounts and implementation of transport KPIs

• Setup of workshop/stores/office at new facility

• Led a team of over 300 local staff (office/workshop/drivers) Chief Executive Officer

Sarazi Logistics Limited / Ndola, Zambia / July 2018 – November 2021

• Established company and set up all business relationships and operations

• Oversaw fleet of 70 HGV trucks and continued expansion to 100 trucks

• Led all facets of the organization with a staff of 105 Zambian employees

• Implemented all QHSE procedures for international transport compliance General Manager

Alistair Group / Dar es Salaam, Tanzania / October 2013 - December 2017

• Responsible for $22M annual turnover

• Led a diverse staff of over 400 local and expatriate employees

• Additional Group responsibility for Warehouse Management in Tanzania

• Grew company 4X during tenure from a fleet of 40 HGV trucks to 170-****-**** Parkside Village Drive

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General Manager

Malabar Zambia Limited / Kitwe, Zambia / May 2012 - September 2013

• Led staff of 55 local and expatriate employees

• Financial planning, budgeting, HR, business development for both lines of business

• Board of Directors for Malabar Group of Companies

• Managed fleet of 17 trucks for cross-border business between Zambia and DRC Managing Director

Damco Zambia Limited / Lusaka, Zambia/ May 2011 – April 2012

• Full P&L responsibility

• Drove business strategy for Damco/AP Moller/Maersk Group

• Led a staff of 12 local Zambians

• Negotiated yearly tenders with vendors

• Mining executive for Damco Africa representing Eastern and Southern Africa Operations Manager

African Cargo Services / Dar es Salaam, Tanzania / June 2006 - April 2011

• Organized and facilitated export of 8000MT/month of minerals, primarily copper and cobalt

• Set and negotiated all transport rates for East Africa market

• Drove Business Development team for expanding company’s profile in East Africa

• Regional Security and Traffic Committees for road and rail transport in East Africa Operations Manager

K&K Cargo Services / Dar es Salaam, Tanzania / June 2004 - May 2006

• Managed new freight forwarding company focused on export of minerals from Tanzania

• Customs management for all shipments

• Led local staff of 5

• Sales of construction equipment

EDUCATION

• Carleton University / Ottawa, Canada

• Bachelor of Arts / History & Sociology

KEY SKILL SET

• Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Financial Analysis & Budgeting, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Business Development, Performance Optimization, Vendor Management, Logistics Streamlining, Project Management, Process Re-engineering

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