Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the company across our automotive and pharmaceutical divisions. You will play a critical role in optimizing our supply chain, overseeing the Bajaj assembly process, managing warehouse logistics, and ensuring strict compliance with import regulations. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in logistics, manufacturing, or the pharmaceutical sector.

Requirements

Logistics & Supply Chain:

• Oversee the end-to-end import process for vehicles and medicines, ensuring timely customs clearance and delivery.
• Manage relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
• Optimize warehouse operations, inventory control, and distribution logistics.

Vehicle Assembly & Sales Support:

• Supervise the Bajaj assembly unit to ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with the sales team to ensure vehicle availability and smooth delivery to clients.
• Ensure maintenance of machinery and equipment used in the assembly line.

Pharmaceutical Operations:

• Ensure all medicine imports comply with the strict regulations of the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA).
• Maintain high standards of storage (cold chain, humidity control) for pharmaceutical products.
• Coordinate with health officials and regulatory bodies as necessary.

General Management:

• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate operational staff across different departments.
• Prepare regular reports on operational performance for senior management.
• Manage operational budgets and identify cost-reduction opportunities.

• Education: BA/BSc degree in Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in operations management. Experience in the automotive and pharmaceutical import sector is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with customs clearance procedures and EFDA regulations is a strong advantage.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage diverse teams and multi-task across different business units.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and inventory management software.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong negotiation abilities, and attention to detail.
• Language: Fluency in Amharic and English (written and spoken).

How to apply

Please apply through email or in person by visiting our office before the deadline.

• Address: Wello Sefer HMM Building, 2st Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Application Deadline: November 28, 2026
• Email: [email protected]