Full-Time

Startup & High Growth

Movemeback African oppportunity location
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • Accra Ghana

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Description

About us
Jetstream is a technology enabled logistics company. We aim to give businesses in emerging markets more control over their global supply chains. "Igniting a Revolution in cross-border trade logistics" Jetstream is powered by a network of freight carriers, customs agents and ground transporters that combine technology and on-the-ground know-how to move shipments, of any size, between global markets and the African continent.

 

Jetstream acts as a vertical broker between the fragmented and often-hidden segments of cross-border supply chains in Africa. From instant pricing, to cargo tracking and customs regulation transparency, Jetstream makes the process visible.

 

Jetstream’s vision is to deliver a frictionless cross-border logistics experience to businesses in the fastest-growing economies in the world. Our product is an e-logistics operating system that breaks through silos in logistics verticals, and streamlines the distribution of trade support services like finance and insurance, for businesses that will define the next generation of African trade. Ultimately, businesses across our continent will use the Jetstream operating system to move things of value across our fragmented borders with unprecedented speed and visibility. We work together as a team, with an obsessive commitment to the success of our customers. 


Our People


All of our people live and breathe our G.R.I.T values:

  • GROWTH: We live by continuous improvement. Learning propels us forward, and self-awareness is our foundation for growth
  • RESULTS: We are obsessed with outcomes, not ourselves. We make a positive impact, and measure our contributions by their real-world effects
  • INTEGRITY: We have the strength to do the right thing when no one is looking. We treat everyone with dignity, especially when they are not like us
  • TRUST: We give others reasons to trust us. We do what we say we are going to do and keep going until the job is done. We do not make or accept excuses.

 

Scope of Work


As the VP, Global Operations at Jetstream, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations and ensuring that all departments are aligned with the company's goals and objectives. You will be an integral part of the executive team and will report directly to the CEO


Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize team performance across the company’s operations, including sales, marketing, customer success, product development, and logistics
  • Work closely with the CEO and other executives to develop and execute the company's strategic plan. Develop and iterate on company organizational design, including structuring departments, reporting lines and personnel to maximize the speed and effectiveness of strategic implementation
  • Iterate on the development of Jetstream University, the company’s internal training program, including by conducting a needs assessment to identify skills and knowledge gaps among employees, developing proprietary training materials, workshops, and e-learning modules, and establishing metrics to assess the effectiveness of training and opportunities for improvement

Criteria

  • 8+ years of experience in operations or a related field, preferably in a high-growth technology company
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing teams
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies that drive growth and improve efficiency
  • Strong business acumen and financial management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, engineering, or a related field

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and bonus
  • Equity opportunity
  • Private health insurance
  • Remote work options

About Jetstream Africa

Jetstream is a technology enabled logistics company that aims to give businesses in emerging markets more control over their global supply chains. Our mission is to leverage technology to create a frictionless cross-border trading experience for businesses in high-growth economies. Our platform is backed by a fulfillment network of third-party customs brokers, freight forwarders, terminal operators, and other logistics providers in each trade corridor we serve, providing a holistic solution for freight forwarders and shippers.