KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Lead and manage the transport team, including drivers, workshop staff, and subcontracted transport providers.
• • Develop logistics service strategies aligned with market demands, profitability, and organizational capacity.
• • Monitor fleet performance (Uganda, Kenya, EDRC, South Sudan) using KPIs such as turnaround times, on-time deliveries, and trips per truck.
• • Manage operational relationships with internal departments and external clients, primarily in Aid & Relief.
• • Oversee workshop administration, procurement, maintenance scheduling, stock management, and cost control.
• • Supervises the use of workshop management systems (MAXIMO or similar), ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
• • Implement cost-saving initiatives and monitor workshop and fleet expenses.
• • Ensure subcontracted transport providers meet contractual obligations, performance standards, and safety regulations.
• • Supervises fleet tracking, operational planning, documentation, and reporting.
• • Monitor and analyze operational costs, including fuel, maintenance, and staff expenditures, identifying opportunities for savings.
• • Implement continuous improvement initiatives such as driver training and route optimization.
• • Ensure cost control and accountability within the workshop and transport functions to achieve budget and EBITDA targets.
• • Communicate the company’s strategic objectives to the transport team, ensuring alignment and motivation toward shared goals.
• • Work closely with internal departments, including Sales, QHSE, and Finance, to deliver seamless service and compliance.

Job Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a fleet of 25+ trucks.
• In-depth knowledge of East African regional logistics and URA Customs procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with fleet management software (eg, Telematix).
• Excellent communication, administration, and team leadership skills.
• Experience needed:


• Supervisory experience with a proven track record

• Skills:


• Advanced Excel, Word, and SPSS knowledge

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