Transport Manager at IAN Associates

Job Description:

•     Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate the operations of transportation department.
•     Direct the activities of transport staff, drivers, logistics / haulage team, in relation to transportation operations including dispatching, routing, and tracking transported items
•     Efficiently support transportation of staff and materials in the most professional manner and guiding department personnel in same regard.
•     Direct the effectiveness of private, third party and contract carriage systems
•     Work with international carriers and freight forwarders to streamline the flow of goods across international borders, through customs and ports operations
•     Ensuring the Company fleet and optimally utilized, maintained and comply with registration and other regulatory requirements.
•     Plan, develop, and implement transportation health and safety, and security programs and activities
•     Develop and communicate transportation policies and procedures
•     Monitor operations to ensure that staff comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and government regulations
•     Develop and implement improvement and change management plans within the department.
•     Negotiate and give recommendation on contracts, and direct procurement related to transportation operational needs
•     Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance procedures related to transportation activities
•     Develop key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the transportation operations and personnel
•     Conduct investigations to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures. Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints
•     Interview, select, coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of transportation personnel
•     Remain current with latest transportation technology systems and procedures
•     Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates

Qualfication, Training and Experience.

•     A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
•     Minimum of 7 - 10 years' experience with 5 years in similar role in managerial capacity
•     Relevant qualifications in logistics/supply chain programme(s) is an added advantage
•     Good numerical, business literacy and communication and IT skills