Role Purpose Statement

• This role is responsible to plan, direct the transport and logistics activities as it pertains to movement of materials and items across various locations.
• Actively ensuring management of departmental personnel and the organization’s fleet.
• The aim is to ensure that these functions are carried out effectively and efficiently, in harmony and in accordance with company’s operational standards and policies.

Main Accountabilities

• Direct the transport and logistics activities as it pertains to movement of materials and items across various locations
• Oversees the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of T&L employees.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Oversees the coordination and routing of company vehicles for materials delivery
• Directs dispatching and routing activities and tracks vehicles.
• Ensures that customer difficulties or problems are investigated and resolved.
• Coordinates maintenance of all company vehicles.
• Implements safety audits and trains staff members on safety issues.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices including the most efficient and cost-effective T&L methods.
• In collaboration with other managers, develops and implements policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations.
• Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and government regulations.
• Reviews and analyzes expenditures and other financial information; uses results to develop and implement plans, policies, and budgets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Direct reporting to the Divisional Head on matters arising, with adequate sensitization on the magnitude of the matter requiring attention.

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• B.Sc or HND in Business Administration, Transport Management, or other related fields.
• 7 years progressive relevant experience in logistics and transport operations, with three years in managerial capacity
• Sound Knowledge of vehicles, both in terms of functionality and maintenance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player, with good interpersonal relationship skill.
• A professional certification in T&L or such related certification is an added advantage
• Must be computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Knowledge of at least one related software would be an added advantage.