Manager: Transport Operations at DP World

Job Function

• Responsible for the implementing and evaluating transport strategies for the overall efficient, effective and profitable management of Transport services of the company. It involves overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day activities related to the transportation/movement of goods. This role is key in managing the relevant team and coordinating resources with the aim to ensure the smooth execution of the operational plans.

Key Performance Areas:

• Drive implementation of strategy to achieve efficient, effective, and profitable transport service provision to achieve the set targets for the business.
• Ensure availability of vehicles as it relates to the F&V model, and any model the company desires.
• Secure adherence to contracts KPIs
• Improve the business share of clients’ volume through strategic partnerships.
• Ensure adherence to vehicle transit time.
• Manages and drives efficiency among the SFCs, Fcs and the Delivery Officers
• Stay abreast of new twists and turns perpetrated by drivers.
• Drive optimum performance along all operations KPIs.
• Ensure efficient and optimal utilization of assets.
• Secure adequate journey management processes.
• Review and formulate efficient fuel utilization policy.
• Utilise various IT tools to drive operational efficiency.
• Manage cost of operations in line with business expectations.
• Reduces vehicle downtime through efficient operations matrix.
• Secure reduction in operational losses as a result of non-compliance to contract provisions.
• Establish and maintain visibility across managed assets.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in logistics/supply chain/social sciences. Postgraduate & professional qualifications may be an added advantage.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• High level logistics management experience
• Good Planning and budgeting experience.
• Tactical alignment to set long term goals.
• Managed relationships with transport regulatory agencies.
• Experience in Transportation & Distribution of Bottled & Canned Drinks, FMCG, Telecommunication, Glass products, Chemicals, Agro products & Cold chain products.