Transport Manager

Job Description : TRANSPORT MANAGER UGANDA Transport and Fleet Management with strong Business Development focus. The work will support the the companys Directors by focusing on day-to-day operations of the company. The Transport Manager will plan and coordinate the daily loading and offloadings of client cargo. Understanding the procedures, including storing company assets, spare parts, dispatching orders and tracking transportation vehicles. You should also be familiar with safety processes and legal regulations. Ultimately, you will ensure that all cargo is handled quickly, safely and within budget. Maintaining an effective control environment and ensure that operational controls, policies and procedures are adhered to. A strong understanding of Land Transportation, particularly within the East African region · Problem solving capabilities and regular preventative maintenance inspections · A daily walk round check of the trucks · Strong communication between management, drivers and workshop staff · Schedule daily and weekly routes · Monitor and report on transportation costs · Ensure transportation documents are properly filed · Report maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment · Research and suggest cost-effective changes · Conduct regular safety audits on equipment · Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders · Ensure compliance with company policies · Stay up-to-date with safety regulations · Achieve growth and hit sales targets. · Showcasing to prospective customers our global and local capabilities. · Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company's customer base and · ensures its strong presence · Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and · understanding their needs · Present sales, revenue, and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team · Identify new business avenues & markets, and market shifts while being fully aware of new · products and competition status · Collaborate with staff members and fellow managers to create, modify and implement goals, · procedures, policies, and objectives when the opportunity presents itself. · Monthly/Quarterly reviews with the customer. · Successful previous experience in the logistics/ transport company, consistently meeting or · exceeding targets · Strong business sense and industry expertise · Proven experience as a Transport Manager or similar leadership role · Minimum 12 years of experience · Knowledge of logistics trends to build strategy · Excellent communication skills. Help in scaling the org and attracting talent · Leadership and organizational abilities · Problem-solving aptitude · Proven knowledge and understanding of W&D processes and systems. · A flexible approach to work and the ability to work under pressure · Good team working skills as well as being customer focused · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Effective organizational and multitasking skills High-level proficiency with ERP & MS Office programs · Capacity to work independently · Passion and drive · Competitive spirit · Professionalism · Integrity · Accommodation covered by the company · Transport covered by the company · Preferably from East Africa region

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