Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 07, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
The role will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day transportation operations of the company and directing major projects; supervise employees, delegating tasks accordingly, monitoring performance, and conducting regular follow-ups with business objectives. To optimize the transportation network from the inside, by constantly research and test software tools, management methodologies, and workflow processes .

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for direction and oversight of the Company Transport Department, including, but not limited to operations, maintenance, safety/compliance, equipment, and personnel.
• Responsible for the justification, specification, selection and purchase of new trucks, trailers and other necessary equipment and systems.
• Responsible for managing assets and available business in such a way as to minimize operational expenses while maximizing equipment utilization.
• Supervise key terminal staff to monitor operations at the company truck terminals, ensuring workload is completed per customer expectations: efficiently, safely, and compliant with all applicable regulations.
• Work with other stakeholders to determine staffing levels, job descriptions and assist in the recruitment of drivers and support staff.
• Plan with Executive Management to determine the strategic direction of the Transport Department.
• Update and implement Divisional Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Ensure profitability by controlling costs and enhancing trip performance.
• Full responsibility for fleet maintenance and the mechanical workshops.
• Coordinate between Dangote Cement trucks and third party transporters to ensure truck availability always.
• Liaise with Sales and Finance departments to ensure the right rate is appropriately charged on services rendered by company transport.
• Coordinate and inspect the complete documentation including drivers and vehicle licenses.
• Review and report logistics/fleet performance against plans.
• Build good working relationship with Regulatory Agencies to ensure smooth operation of the fleet.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Requirements
Educational and Work Experience:
• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering or any related discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of related experience.
• 5 years’ Managerial experience
• Relevant professional certification in Transport will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
• Knowledgeable about industry trends, supply chain processes, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Organizational and Planning skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem Solving and Analytical skills
• Extensive knowledge of route planning and Driver management
• Time Management and Collaboration
• Skills in numerical and statistical analysis
• Business acumen and excellent communication skills
• Excellent technical, commercial and analytical skills including ability to present business case for the Fleet operations
• Leadership

Job Education Requirements: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Social Sciences

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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