Transport and Logistics Manager job at Cochrane Trucking LTD
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Vacancy title:
Transport and Logistics Manager

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

Cochrane Trucking LTD

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 18 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 04 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Cochrane Trucking limited is looking for a suitably, qualified and competent individual to join our team.

Key Responsibilities
-Booking in deliveries and liaising with customers.
-Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
-Communicating effectively with clients and responding to their requirements.
– Route planning
-Directing all transportation activities.
-Developing transportation relationships.
-Negotiating and bargaining transportation prices.

Skills and qualities
-Ability to appraise and use IT packages and electronic communication methods.
-Tact, diplomacy and calmness, especially when dealing with tired drivers and disgruntled customers.
-An analytic mind and good numeracy skills.
-Excellent geographical knowledge.
-Good people management and coordination skills.
-Excellent financial acumen.
-Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
-Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry.
-Good intuition to make crucial judgment calls.

Minimum Requirements
– Full grade 12 certificate.
– Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant work experience may substitute for a degree.
– Must be a member of Zambia Chartered institute of logistics and transport.
– Minimum experience of at least 3years in transportation management, preferably in the road freight transportation industry.
-Strong knowledge of logistics and transportation regulations and best practices.
-Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to manage a diverse team.
– Proficiency in using transportation management software and MS Office Suite.
-Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
-Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and relevant experience. Please indicate “Transport and logistics Manager” in the subject line of your email.
• Note:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, September 18 2024
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 04-09-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 04-09-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 04-09-2066
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