• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Transport Managers


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 - 15 years


• Location Not specified


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Description

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day transportation operations of the company and directing major projects; supervise employees, delegating tasks accordingly, monitoring performance, and conducting regular follow-ups with business objectives. To optimize the transportation network from the inside, by constantly research and test software tools, management methodologies, and workflow processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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  Responsible for managing assets and available business in such a way as to minimize operational expenses while maximizing equipment utilization.

  
  


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  Supervise key terminal staff to monitor operations at the company truck terminals, ensuring workload is completed per customer expectations: efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

  
  


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  Plan with Executive Management to determine the strategic direction of the Transport Department.

  
  


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  Update and implement Divisional Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

  
  


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  Ensure profitability by controlling costs and enhancing trip performance.

  
  


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  Full responsibility for fleet maintenance and the mechanical workshops.

  
  


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  Coordinate between Dangote Cement trucks and third-party transporters to ensure truck availability always.

  
  


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  Liaise with Sales and Finance departments to ensure the right rate is appropriately charged on services rendered by company transport.

  
  


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  Coordinate and inspect the complete documentation including drivers and vehicle licenses.

  
  


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  Review and report logistics/fleet performance against plans.

  
  


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  Build good working relationship with Regulatory Agencies to ensure smooth operation of the fleet.

  
  


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  Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Transport.

  
  

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

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  B.Sc./M.Sc. in Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, or any related discipline

  
  


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  Minimum of 15 years of related experience.

  
  


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  5 years’ Managerial experience

  
  


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  Relevant professional certification in Transport will be an added advantage.

  
  

Skills and Competences

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  Knowledgeable about industry trends, supply chain processes, best practices, and compliance requirements.

  
  


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  Organizational and Planning skills

  
  


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  Good interpersonal and communication skills

  
  


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  Problem Solving and Analytical skills

  
  


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  Extensive knowledge of route planning and Driver management

  
  


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  Time Management and Collaboration

  
  


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  Skills in numerical and statistical analysis

  
  


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  Business acumen and excellent communication skills

  
  


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  Excellent technical, commercial, and analytical skills including ability to present business case for the Fleet operations

  
  


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  Leadership

  
  

Benefits

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  Private Health Insurance

  
  


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  Pension Plan

  
  


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  Training & Development