General Manager – Logistics

About the role

The General Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for Unigroup Solutions Ltd’s established logistics business. Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director and the Board, the role carries full P&L ownership and is responsible for driving growth and profitability across Kenya and East Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute business and tactical plans aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
• Own full P&L, including budgeting, income forecasting, expense control and financial reporting.
• Implement sales and growth strategies to expand the customer base and strengthen market position.
• Monitor costs, optimise liquidity through disciplined debt collection and expense management.
• Report financial performance and variance analysis to the Group MD and Board regularly.
• Lead, coach and retain a high‑performing multi‑site team.
• Travel to regional locations to maintain oversight and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and enforce credit and operational risk management strategies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years progressive experience in logistics, freight forwarding or clearing and forwarding, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven P&L ownership, budgeting and financial management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑site or multi‑functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.