Transport Manager Jobs – Africa Global Logistics

Job Title: Transport Manager

Organisation: Africa Global Logistics

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), the reference multimodal logistics operator in Africa, is part of the MSC family. Connecting the number 1 integrated logistics network in Africa AGL, to the global maritime transport leader MSC, can accelerate the logistical transformation of the continent.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the team (N-1) including Fleet drivers, Workshop and Subcontracted Transport
• Inform N-1 of the entity strategy/evolutions and communication on required alignments
• Build & adapt the logistics services offer according to market situation or market anticipation, capacity of the organization, profitability and associated risk level in coordination with Sales department and General Management
• Monitor quality of service of the Uganda fleet to generate the required turn truck around to achieve budget target (Kenya/EDRC/South Sudan) including KPI’s based on number of trips, number of containers delivered in time, number of trips/available truck
• Manage the operational relationship with AGL Internal Departments or direct clients
• Receive instructions from the client (internal or external) prior to cargo delivery or collection (Mainly Aid & Relief clients)
• Inform the client (internal or external of delivery/ collection status)
• Alert the client in case of operational issue (potential/ real)
• Drive the deliveries for vehicle service while controlling overheads and Workshop costs
• Based on the received cargo delivery/ collection requests, prepare/ validate the operations planning and inform COMs and FOPs
• Track the fleet (via central GPS system) and ensure optimization of the mobilized means
• Organize and control the documentation transmission: Delivery proof (POD, RCN) to COM units and interchange to container Logistics Manager
• Liaise with QHSE for audit recommended actions implementation
• Analyze and focus on staff costs: casuals, extra-work
• Monitor and challenge workshop costs: Gas, Oil, Tires etc.
• Implement any option that would allow decreasing costs (training for drivers, road selection)
• Report any operational issues (including cargo) to COMs/ FOPs in charge
• Request instructions in case of arbitrations to be rendered between cargo deliveries
• Alert N+1 in case of significant operational issue (impact on quality of service, invoicing, sensitive client)
• Inform N+1 and sales department of all quotation non-compliant with COM goals (gross margin, turnover, feasibility.)
• Identify and work on the issues raised during the files processing whatever in the responsibility scope or not.
• Receive work order from internal departments and generate the JMP accordingly

SUBCONTRACTED TRANSPORT

• Provide subcontracted transport for both internal and external needs with emphasis on service delivery, profitability and cost control
• Select the authorized subcontractors. The selection of subcontractors with risky profile (limited means or quality of service, weak financial situation, competitor…)

WORKSHOP

• Manage and distribute the day-to-day workshop administration activities including but not limited to procurement, stock management / control, job planning / preventive maintenance scheduling…
• Coordinate workshop daily meetings in conjunction with the Workshop Administrator.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum – Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or its equivalent
• At least 5 years experience in running a fleet of more than 25 trucks

Local knowledge of the East African Region

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office
• Experience in using Fleet Management Software (Ideally Telematix)
• Excellent communicator
• Good record in supervising team members
• Knowledge of URA Customs Procedures

Good computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Words and SPSS

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60