Transport & Logistics Manager at La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort

Job Description for Transport & Logistics Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Transport/Logistics Manager’s main responsibility is to plan the movement of vehicles, appoint the necessary human resources to those vehicles to achieve a particular intention as well as maintain those vehicles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Transport Manager is responsible for getting the correct quantities of products to their required location within the given time limit and as a result must effectively organize and manage a team of drivers and vehicles.
• As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for personnel, monitoring their progress and being their first point of contact should a problem arise making communication skills vital. These communication skills are also vital in the development of customer relationships, managing questions and complaints calmly and decisively.
• The Transport Manager is responsible for organizing and overseeing all health and safety checks and routine vehicle checks and adhering to both company and statutory requirements.
• The Transport Manager must also be involved in strategic development and the maintaining of any administrative records, regularly communicating with the delivery manager to ensure smooth operation.
• You must also be aware of all transport legislation and procedures to ensure company compliance.
• Negotiating and bargaining transportation prices
• Reconcile daily trip performance reports with the tracking system report
• Managing drivers and all their related road activities
• Developing transportation relationships.
• Engaging with government agencies within and around business environs.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions
• Performs various special projects as requested and assigned by management