• Application Deadline: Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Transport Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced transportation manager to be responsible for overseeing the logistics of our company's transportation-related activities.


• In this role, you'll be keeping track of transportation operations and ensuring that all policies, procedures, and safety rules are followed.


• To be a successful transportation manager, you should possess exceptional leadership skills and maintain the company's high standard of customer service.


• Ultimately, a top-notch transportation manager should be able to display extensive knowledge of transportation management systems and have excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation vehicles and trucks..


• Planning, organizing, and managing subordinate staff members to ensure work is completed and consistent with the company's standards.


• Directing investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.


• Collaborating with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures as well as company revenue goals and customer service objectives.


• Arranging repairs and routine maintenance of transportation vehicles.


• Complying with transportation-related policies, as well as safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.


• Promoting safe work activities by conducting safety audits, and attending company safety meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business Management, Engineering, or related fields.


• At least 15 years experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry.


• Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics.


• Experience working with union contracts and transportation-related government regulations.


• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics.


• Experience working with transport management systems and warehouse management software, such as FreightPath and Infoplus.


• Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations.


• Excellent leadership skills.


• Good conflict resolution skills.