Senior Manager - Transport at Dangote

Job Overview
Successful candidates will oversee/assume responsibility for managing the planning, operation and maintenance of 300 trucks to achieve seamless operations in the transportation department; supervise the operational aspects of a Plant’s transport Department to ensure that all activities are executed in a timely and efficient manner and that assets are effectively utilized.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

•     Participate in the design and articulation of the Plant’s transportation strategy, policies and procedures to ensure alignment with plant operations.
•     Coordinate the execution of the Plant’s transportation operational strategy/plan in line with agreed upon guidelines.
•     Drives the development of innovative service offerings strategies by studying and analyzing data on customers and target groups, using integrated analytical functions.
•     Manages / monitors efforts of all fleet managers to achieve synergies and ensure achievement of the operations targets
•     Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly operational reports.
•     Develop standard operating procedures in such key areas as business, operations, delivery management, KPI definition and evaluates performance against these standards
•     Implementation of process reviews to ensure effective fleet management Identifies and coordinates training needs for the Fleet Managers.
•     Oversee liaison with maintenance unit to ensure trucks are in good working condition at all times.
•     Supervise proper fleet management to improve the utilization and availability of the fleet, reduce downtime and troubleshoots deviations from routes
•     Ensure that fleet managers adhere to company regulations and freight transportation laws
•     Prepare a transport operations budget which will be incorporated into the plant transport budget if approved.
•     Proactively identify potential operational issues and opportunities in to the plant Transportation Department
•     Oversee in conjunction with the recovery units, the return to operational condition any impounded, accidental or damaged trucks in line with agreed timelines
•     Plan, develop and execute a vehicle replacement schedule
•     Keep abreast of recent developments in the logistics and transportation field.

Additional Qualifications and Experience

•     Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences /Engineering/ Business Administration is required
•     Post-graduate degree (MBA preferably) will be an added advantage
•     Minimum of 10-15years relevant work experience with at least ten (10) years in a management role overseeing large teams with clear execution responsibilities and target
•     In-depth understanding of transportation and supply chain management will be an advantage
•     Highly developed knowledge of Business Management
•     Working knowledge of transport HSE policies will be an advantage
•     Strong organization and time management skills.
•     Good interpersonal and communication skills.
•     Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.