General Manager

Job Description : General Manager – Logistics Location: Africa Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain / Transportation Seniority Level: Director / Senior Management We are seeking a hands-on General Manager – Logistics to take full operational and financial ownership of our transport fleet and supply chain. This is not a passive desk job; it is a high-visibility, high-impact role requiring deep financial literacy, strong people leadership, and an uncompromising eye for detail. ???? Key Responsibilities: Fleet Optimization: Implement robust processes to hit monthly kilometer (KM) targets, reduce truck idle time, and eliminate route inefficiencies. Financial Accountability: Own the logistics cost budget, defend variances to executive leadership, and ruthlessly optimize cost-per-KM metrics. Airtight Controls: Conduct monthly audits matching GPS and fuel data against accounting ledgers; scrutinize all major one-off payments and supplier bills. Supply Chain & 3PL: Oversee client planning, coordinate loading/unloading across depots, and source reliable third-party logistics (3PL) partners during peak demand. Loss Prevention: Proactively monitor transit weights, eliminate cargo shortages, and ensure zero gaps in system data records. Team Leadership: Directly manage and mentor the Finance Analyst, Operations Coordinator, and ground teams. ???? What We Are Looking For (Must-Haves): Experience: 8–15 years running heavy-load transport fleets (e.g., fuel, agricultural produce, industrial goods), ideally within East Africa. Financial Acumen: Proven experience owning a cost budget. You must be able to look at an accounts ledger independently and immediately spot when something looks off. Mindset: Naturally analytical and healthily sceptical. You question numbers that look "too clean" or rounded. Languages: Full professional fluency in English. Strong proficiency in Swahili is highly preferred for daily communication with drivers and depot staff. ???? Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves): Deep knowledge of Tanzanian weighbridges, TRA/customs regulations, and the local trucking market. Prior experience navigating fast-paced, high-accountability corporate structures in East Africa. Proven track record of auditing, cleaning up, and restructuring chaotic or underperforming logistics setups. Full flexibility to travel regularly to regional hubs.

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