Operations Manager

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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: desireautoimport@gmail.com