Job Vacancies at NASCON Allied Industries Plc - Dangote group

Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Plc.

 JOB SUMMARY

• To collaborates with the Head of Transport and Fleet Manager to create a strategic plan for performance improvement measures to maximize the use of the company’s trucks.
• Continuously explore opportunities to reduce the operating costs by making the company’s truck more efficient and effective.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensured strict compliance to the daily maintenance schedule of trucks in order to improve operational efficiency.
• Construct all emergency response plans and perform safety inspections and audits
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Plan journey routes, design road hazard map and meet delivery schedules
• Track vehicle and fuel usage and consumption rates; ensure that potential problems or fuel misuse are raised to management.
• Track vehicle registration and insurance and work with the Procurement Unit to ensure these are always renewed in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance to all policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), with recommendations for action and continuous improvement
• To ensure that the truck is not used for any illegal activities or hauling of passengers by the driver.
• Prepare Fleet report to your manager on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
• To ensure dispatch of all loaded trucks under his/her control and track its movement until it reaches its destination.
• To be checking/Tracking the movement of your truck using the control facility to confirm your telephone conversation with the driver.
• Ensure that the trucks have all the safety elements required by both State and Federal law.
• Conduct strict pre and post journey inspection with the HSE Personnel.
• Apply and record appropriate disciplinary actions where necessary.
• Report any HSE issues/accidents/near misses to your line manager immediately.

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent organizing and prioritizing skills
• Extensive experience of analytical work in a multi-location.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Able to demonstrate a proactive approach to the position.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ethical conduct and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE 

• First degree in Logistics and Transport Management or other related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Experience of compliance requirements for the transport industry.
• Experience of fleet telemetry/Truck tracking systems.
• Experience in fleet maintenance systems.

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Organization:                        NASCON Allied Industries Plc.

 JOB SUMMARY

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the company’s fleet.
• Control and reduce operating costs, providing specialist knowledge relating to trucks management
• Improve the operational performance of the fleet, whilst minimizing the operative downtime.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain policies and processes to ensure the fleet operates effectively and efficiently, educating staff with the industry’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Management of our tracker provider to monitor and improve driver management, sharing this information with the Head of Transport and Management Team.
• Maintain records, proving that the fleet is compliant with regulations whilst demonstrating value for money.
• Analyze transport distribution methods and processes for optimal delivery of customer freight that meets established service and cost requirements.
• Facilitate timely daily, weekly, monthly truck technical inspection with the use of the truck checklist.
• Manage maintenance schedules to ensure that the optimum number of trucks are working at all times to meet the company’s customer needs.
• Budget management of fleet repairs on costs and administrative costs, recognizing the need for value for money in compliance with Financial Regulations.
• Directly supervise and observe the loading of trucks to determine conformance to loading patterns and to prevent shifting or damage to materials or products during transit.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items, safety issues and perform preventive maintenance.
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing & frequency.
• Track trucks, fuel usage, and consumption rates to identify ways to maximize fuel economy and manage fuel card usage.
• Understand, embrace and apply the company culture of continuous improvement.

Apply and record appropriate disciplinary actions where necessary.

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills
• Experience in providing strategic and operational leadership of a commercial fleet.
• General knowledge in Utilizing GPS systems to monitor drivers and track trucks.
• Knowledge of minimizing the impact on business whilst conducting cyclical and incidental fleet repairs.
• A strong working knowledge of Nigeria fleet and transport legislation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of route planning and Driver management

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• HND/B.Sc. in Transport & Logistics Management or other related fields
• 5-10 years’ cognate experience in a Logistics role 
• Relevant professional certification in Transport in Nigeria. E.g. National Institute of Transport & Logistics is an added advantage
• Experience in FMCG or transportation industry.
• Experience of managing a fleet of commercial trucks of 100 or more
• Experience of compliance requirements for the transport industry.
• Experience of fleet telemetry/Truck tracking systems.
• Experience of fleet maintenance systems.

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Organization:                   NASCON Allied Industries Plc.

JOB PURPOSE

The role will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day transportation operations of the company and directing major projects; supervise employees, delegating tasks accordingly, monitoring performance, and conducting regular follow-ups with business objectives.

To optimize the transportation network from the inside, by constantly research and test software tools, management methodologies, and workflow processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for direction and oversight of the Company Transportation Division, including, but not limited to operations, maintenance, safety/compliance, equipment and personnel.
• Responsible for the justification, specification, selection and purchase of new trucks, trailers and other necessary equipment and systems.
• Responsible for managing assets and available business in such a way as to minimize operational expenses while maximizing equipment utilization.
• Supervise key terminal staff to monitor operations at the company truck terminals, ensuring workload is completed per customer expectations: efficiently, safely and compliant with all applicable regulations.
• Work with other stakeholders to determine staffing levels, job descriptions and assist in the recruitment of drivers and support staff.
• Plan with Executive Management to determine the strategic direction of the Transportation Division.
• Update and implement Divisional Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Ensure profitability by controlling costs and enhancing trip performance.
• Full responsibility for fleet maintenance and the mechanical workshops.
• Coordinate between NASCON transport and third party transporters to ensure truck availability at all times.
• Liaise with Sales and Finance departments to ensure the right rate is appropriately charged on services rendered by company transport.
• Coordinate and inspect the complete documentation including drivers and vehicle licenses.
• Review and report logistics/fleet performance against plans.
• Build good working relationship with Regulatory Agencies to ensure smooth operation of the fleet.

Competence Requirements

Technical Capacity

• knowledgeable about industry trends, supply chain processes, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Organizational and Planning skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem Solving and Analytical skills
• Extensive knowledge of route planning and Driver management
• Time Management and Collaboration
• Skills in numerical and statistical analysis
• Business acumen and excellent communication skills
• Excellent technical, commercial and analytical skills including ability to present business case for the Fleet operations
• Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering or any related discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of related experience.
• 5 years’ Managerial experience
• Relevant professional certification in Transport in Nigeria. E.g. National Institute of Transport & Logistics is an added advantage