Transport and Logistics Manager at Tastee Fried Chicken - TFC

Reports to: Head Supply Chin

Job Description

• Define logistics strategy within the organization policies and procedures and ensure effective integration of logistics operations.
• Advice on logistics management and structures and staffing levels to ensure that they are at all times adequate to meet the requirements of the logistics strategy.
• General management of transportation matters, such as execution, direction and coordination of all activities.
• Handle T&L Budget matters, planning of routes and schedules
• To ensure safety of all vehicles on road by meeting up all legal requirement.
• Advisory functions on the status of vehicles, vehicle depreciation and disposal
• Managing the T&L team to achieve worthwhile results; harnessing the functionality of the staff (drivers and other T&L administrative staff); handling staff matters and ensuring staff improvement and training efficiency
• Manage organizations field fleet arrangements including contingency plans for logistic distributions
• Ensuring proper documentation for accounting, reporting and internal control are functioning and maintained
• Ensure continuous logistic preparedness and review for improvement or corrections
• Responsible for liaising with external or government agency on matters concerning transportation and logistics policies /tariff or rate
• Establishment of policies, roles, regulations that will enhance standard and discipline in the fleet management
• Direct reporting to the Divisional Head on matters arising, with adequate sensitization on the magnitude of the matter requiring attention
• Reporting to Top Management on the T&L unit and concerns

Requirements

• HND or B.Sc in Business Administration, Transport Management, or other related fields.
• 7 years progressive relevant experience in logistics and transport operations, with three years in managerial capacity
• Excellent technical knowledge of light and heavy duty vehicles
• Excellent knowledge of T&L documentation requirements and standards
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be a team player, with good interpersonal relationship skill.
• A professional certification in T&L or such related certification is an added advantage
• Must be computer literate.