Haulage Supervisor – Snacks at UAC

What You'll Do

Haulage Operations & Fleet Coordination

• Supervise the daily operations of registered transporters, forklift service providers, and company-owned distribution vehicles.
• Ensure the prompt availability of haulage vehicles for the timely delivery of customer orders.
• Coordinate transportation schedules to support efficient primary distribution of finished goods.
• Carry out daily inspections of haulage vehicles before loading to ensure operational readiness.
• Monitor vehicle movement and performance to ensure delivery efficiency and adherence to schedules.
• Respond proactively to transportation challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize delivery disruptions.

Fleet Maintenance & Asset Management

• Monitor and evaluate preventive maintenance schedules to maximize fleet availability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all company-owned vehicles and registered transporters maintain valid licenses, insurance, permits, and statutory documentation.
• Monitor the performance and maintenance schedules of forklifts to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Escalate vehicle defects, maintenance concerns, and operational risks for timely resolution.

Vendor & Service Provider Management

• Monitor transporter and forklift service provider performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure transporters' documentation, Guarantees in Transit (GIT), insurance policies, and other compliance requirements remain valid.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with transporters and logistics service providers.
• Recommend improvements to enhance haulage efficiency and service quality.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, and monthly haulage reports.
• Generate reports on diesel allocation and usage, vehicle tracking, transporter performance, and drivers' claims.
• Review transporter and forklift service provider invoices by raising Service Entry Sheets (SES) in SAP for approval and payment.
• Monitor transporter, forklift service provider, and driver payments to ensure timely processing.
• Maintain accurate records of haulage operations and fleet activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and transportation regulations.
• Promote safe loading, transportation, and fleet operating practices.
• Ensure all haulage operations comply with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in transportation scheduling, warehousing, logistics, or distribution operations, preferably within an FMCG environment.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of inventory control and transportation scheduling.
• Strong understanding of haulage and fleet operations.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence.
• Strong team management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and logical reasoning abilities.
• Ability to anticipate operational challenges and respond proactively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage.