Transport Manager
Kampala,Uganda * Full-time
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.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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