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 Accountabilities
Increase Profitability:

• 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.

Value Creation:

• 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.

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

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

Skills and Experience:

• 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Good data analytical experience.
• Logistics management experience.
• Experience in employee reward system mechanism.
• Knowledge of Applicable Transport regulations in Nigeria.
• An understanding of the road network all over the country.
• Good understanding of supply chain management.