Senior Transport Coordinator M/F
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
5 years
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Not specified
Job description & requirements
Mission Description
- The Senior Transport Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring transportation activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of goods. The role involves managing transport operations, fleet utilization, transporter relationships, compliance, and service delivery while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Transport Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate daily transport operations and truck allocations.
- Plan vehicle utilization to optimize fleet capacity and minimize costs.
- Monitor dispatch schedules and ensure timely delivery of cargo.
- Coordinate with warehouses, customers, and transport providers to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage route planning and load optimization initiatives.
Fleet & Transporter Management
- Monitor transporter performance against agreed KPIs.
- Maintain relationships with transport service providers and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
- Ensure sufficient truck availability to meet business demand.
- Track fleet utilization, turnaround time, and vehicle productivity.
- Support contract management and transporter onboarding processes.
Operational Monitoring
- Monitor shipments from loading to final delivery.
- Investigate delivery delays, accidents, and service failures.
- Implement corrective actions to improve transport performance.
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of transport activities.
- Manage escalation of operational challenges affecting service delivery.
Cost Control & Budget Management
- Monitor transport costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Validate transport invoices and supporting documentation
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with transport regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
- Monitor vehicle licensing, insurance, permits, and statutory compliance.
- Promote a strong safety culture among drivers and transporters.
- Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
- Ensure compliance with road safety and cargo handling standards.
Reporting & Performance Management
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly transport performance reports.
- Operational data analysis and provide management insights.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including: On-Time Delivery, Vehicle Utilization, Turnaround Time, Fleet Availability.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with Internal customers, i.e. Freight Forwarding Operators regarding delivery schedules and service issues.
- Coordinate with warehouse, Freight Forwarding Operators and supply chain teams on delivery schedules
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in transport, logistics, or fleet management.
- At least 3 years in a supervisory or coordination role.
- Experience managing third-party transport providers and large-scale distribution operations.
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