Transport Manager at MacTay Consulting

Summary

• The Transport Manager is responsible for planning and supervising shipments, schedule routes, tracks orders, coordinate with warehouse workers and monitor transportation costs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise the shipments from production or loading point to the end-user/delivery point.
• Ensure shipping documents are properly filed.
• Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
• Monitor drivers’ route.
• Ensure full documentation of each truck before embarking on any trip.
• Frequently educate and update the drivers on road regulations, violations and penalties.
• Monitor and report transportation costs.
• Reduce the risk of vehicle overloading.
• Arranging repairs and routine maintenance of transportation vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or business administration.
• Proven 7 years' experience as a Transportation Manager, shipping Manager or Similar role.
• Strong knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics.
• Leadership skills.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills.