Purpose of the Job:

To support efficient transport operation by receiving company trucks, planning and scheduling operation, and executing transport operation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• · Coordinate the activities of staff in relation to transport operations within the unit on duties like tracking/monitoring of transportation vehicles.
• · Receive trucks assigned from fleet management unit.
• · Monitor and follow up important indicators that measure and show the effectiveness of the Company’s transportation operations.
• · Conduct necessary investigation(s) to determine the cause of problems like accidents (if any arises) and to set up safety measures to avoid recurrence of such issues.
• · Ensure that all Commercial activities meet all legal, contractual, fiscal and company requirements.
• · Prepare daily assignment schedules for truck and driver crew.
• · Monitor dispatching is conducted appropriately and based on the planned schedule.
• · Make sure the trucks are used appropriately and as per company standard.
• · Make sure trucks have necessary log cards while they are operational and extend necessary support.
• · Execute energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, or minimizing idling.
• · Monitor the fleet operational condition and if necessary, initiate a corrective measure.
• · Monitor truck downtime and take necessary corrective measures to minimize it.
• · Lead the collaboration with delivery partners so as to mobilize them whenever they are needed.
• · Collaborate with Fleet Maintenance unit of the company to find better ways of handling the logistics operation.
• · Review, approve and submit reports to relevant organs.
• · Support the development of subordinates through periodic performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, ongoing performance dialogue and feedback.
• · Manage disciplinary concerns of the unit’s staff.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Management, Transport Management, Logistics and Supplies Management and related fields with four (4) years of demonstrated experience.