Transport Manager

Responsibilities

• Track deliveries of various tracks, fuel, and maintenance checks
• Schedule operations and route management
• Produce detailed reports that can be used for strategic decision making.
• Ensure that reports are produced on time and frequently
• Train, monitor and supervise drivers
• Ensure that all drivers and workers comply with all transport laws and regulations
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, vendors and service providers, to negotiate pricings, resolve issues and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Business development. Bringing in new business
• Assist in identifying risks, vulnerabilities and opportunities in operational processes, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Working with HR team on recruiting, interviewing and hiring drivers.
• Maintaining working knowledge of the industry, including challenges and opportunities in the sector.
• Using history or records to forecast future behavior of clients and business
• Assist in designing new processes to improve quality or increase productivity or profitability

Required Skills

Education / Experience

• HND / Degree in logistics and transport management or other related courses
• Minimum 5 years working experience in shipping and logistics industry
• Experience in fleet management and Mechanical Experience

Personality

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and expectations while balancing the needs of different teams and stakeholders
• Must have and understand sense of urgency and ownership
• Must have strong math and critical reasoning skills
• Must be able to keep up with new trends and learn new skills and tools
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be driven, detailed and accurate
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have a client service orientation
• Must be able to travel when needed
• Must be of high integrity and must have the ability to communicate with diverse personalities
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

Location: Acca

Salary: Attractive