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Transport Manager

Kampala,Uganda * Full-time
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True North Consult

Category: Administration Total Positions: Location: Kampala,Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 8 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Team Management • Manage the team (N-1) including Fleet Drivers, Workshop, and Subcontracted Transport. • Inform N-1 of entity strategy/evolutions and communicate required alignments. • Logistics Services • Build and adapt logistics services offer based on market situation, organizational capacity, profitability, and risk level in coordination with Sales and General Management. • Monitor quality of service of the Uganda fleet to achieve budget targets (Kenya/DRC/South Sudan) using KPIs: • Number of trips. • Number of containers delivered on time. • Number of trips per available truck. • Operational Management • Manage operational relationships with AGL internal departments or direct clients. • Receive instructions from clients (internal/external) prior to cargo delivery/collection, mainly for Aid & Relief clients. • Inform clients of delivery/collection status and alert them of operational issues (potential/real). • Drive vehicle service deliveries while controlling overheads and workshop costs. • Prepare/validate operations planning based on cargo delivery/collection requests and inform COMs/FOPs. • Track fleet via central GPS system to optimize mobilized resources. • Organize and control documentation transmission (e.g., Proof of Delivery, RCN) to COM units and Container Logistics Manager. • Liaise with QHSE for audit-recommended action implementation. • Cost and Performance Management • Analyze and focus on staff costs (casuals, extra work). • Monitor and challenge workshop costs (gas, oil, tires, etc.). • Implement cost-saving options (e.g., driver training, road selection). • Report operational issues (including cargo) to COMs/FOPs. • Request instructions for arbitration between cargo deliveries. • Alert N+1 on significant operational issues impacting service quality, invoicing, or sensitive clients. • Inform N+1 and Sales of quotations non-compliant with COM goals (gross margin, turnover, feasibility). • Address issues raised during file processing, regardless of responsibility scope. • Receive work orders from internal departments and generate JMP accordingly. • Subcontracted Transport • Provide subcontracted transport for internal/external needs, emphasizing service delivery, profitability, and cost control. • Select authorized subcontractors; risky profiles require COO validation. • Ensure subcontracted trucks meet performance and safety obligations. • Liaise with Transport Department as the primary transporter for company delivery needs. • Collect and distribute signed Waybills and empty interchange reports. • Provide performance reports and daily tracking reports to clients as agreed. • Negotiate competitive rates for efficient transport solutions. • Ensure all transporters have signed agreements with BTL and adequate Goods in Transit licenses per Group Policy. • Monitor department cost levels to protect Group interests. • Workshop Management • Manage day-to-day workshop administration (procurement, stock management/control, job planning, preventive maintenance scheduling). • Coordinate daily workshop meetings with the Workshop Administrator and foremen to plan activities and resolve issues. • Supervise utilization of workshop software (e.g., MAXIMO) for timely and accurate data entry. • Conduct quarterly stock takes with Finance, reconcile physical and system records, and provide explanations/corrective actions for discrepancies. • Manage procurement of spare parts, tires, oil, and lubes, ensuring cost-effective purchases without compromising quality. • Control and account for LPO books and petty cash float issued to the workshop. • Conduct regular benchmarking to assess spare parts pricing. • Identify and select vendors through a compliant process, negotiating favorable credit terms. • Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required. • Act as Super-User for workshop software management tools (e.g., MAXIMO). • Assist in preparing SOPs to enhance workshop controls, reduce expenses, and improve workflow. • Monitor and analyze discrepancies (e.g., cost per unit, spare parts pricing).
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Education, Training, Skills & Experience • Minimum: Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent. • At least 5 years’ experience managing a fleet of over 25 trucks. • Local knowledge of the East African region. • Proficient in Microsoft Office. • Experience with Fleet Management Software (ideally Telematix). • Excellent communication skills. • Personal Qualities • Natural leader. • Decision-maker. • Team player. • Resilient. • Organized. • Open-minded. • Strong administrative and follow-up skills. • Ability to drive a team toward a common goal. • Special Skills • Proven record in supervising team members. • Knowledge of URA Customs Procedures. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and SPSS. • Key Performance Indicators • Cost control. • 100% achievement of EbitDA and utilization targets.
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