Transport Officer (Southwest Region) at DRYVA Logistics

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enrol and secure dedicated 3rd Party trucks\r\ninto the fleet for month-on-month shipment in the Northern region particularly\r\nKano, Kaduna & Potiskum.
•  Manage at least 100 dedicated trucks. Build a pool\r\nof 500 units of 3rd party trucks, with 20% conversion into dedicated\r\ntrucks (100)
• Provide strong partner development and support to\r\ntruckers to help them grow their business with DRYVA.
• Work jointly with Client Accounts / Order\r\nProcessing Team to ensure allocation of vehicles/drivers based on the\r\npeculiarity of Client’s requests.
• Direct supervision of truck loadings to ensure\r\naccuracy in items, as well as conformance to loading patterns in order to\r\nprevent the likelihood of damage to materials or products during transit.
•  Ensure documentation accuracy, collect all waybills\r\nand proof of delivery (PODs) from delivery sites across the country leveraging\r\nfield officers.
• Ensure the products are delivered to customers in a\r\ntimely manner
• Meet all client needs and deliverables according to\r\nproposed timelines.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Key clients’\r\nneeds and requirements
• Serve as the link of communication between key\r\ncustomers and internal teams
• Resolve any issues faced by customers and deal with\r\ncomplaints to maintain trust
• Rapidly build a wide 3rd party trucker\r\nbase across major regions in Nigeria.
• Plan and present reports on account progress,\r\ngoals, and quarterly initiatives

We're looking for someone who has;

• The ability to multitask, prioritize, manage time efficiently and more than one client at a time
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, goal-oriented and organized team player
• In-depth understanding of company key clients and their position in the industry
•  Able to analyze data, sales statistics and translate results into better solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be a listener, a presenter, and a people-person
• Proven results of delivering client solutions and meeting sales goals

Qualifications, Skills& Competencies

• HND/B.Sc. in Transport & Logistics Management or other related fields.
• Proven access to a network of truckers in strategic regions of the country.
• Experience with 3rd Party Logistics will be a strong advantage.
• Cognate 2-5 years’ management experience of a fleet of 50 commercial trucks (minimum).
• Relevant professional certification in Transport in Nigeria. E.g. National Institute of Transport & Logistics is an added advantage.
• Strong practical knowledge of Nigeria fleet and transport legislation / compliance requirements for the transport industry.
• Extensive knowledge of route planning and Driver management.
• Experience in Truck types and models, costs, utilization and management peculiarities.
• Experience in Truck tracking and fleet maintenance systems.
• Specialist knowledge in truck management.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Excellent mathematical and numerical skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills.