Job For Head, Transport & Logistics In A Leading Manufacturing Company


Stresert Services Limited - Our client is into the manufacturing of diverse FMCG products requires the services of a qualified candidate to fill the position below:     Job Title: Head, Transport & Logistics Job Ref: H-T&L Location: Lagos Department: Transport Employment Type: Full-time Job Purpose

  • To coordinate capacity and resource planning, Fleet activities and efficient transportation of all finished products.
Job Responsibilities
  • Review the need and recommend for approval the right number and rates before third party transporters are engaged.
  • Close monitoring of the distribution process to ensure timely and cost effective deliveries.
  • Manage and account for utilization of spares and other consumables.
  • Coordinate and inspect the complete documentation including drivers and vehicle licenses.
  • Maintain and monitor turnaround time (TAT) for drivers.
  • Manage the payment process of Driver’s waybills and Road expenses as at when due.
  • Review and report logistics/fleet performance against plans.
  • Build good working relationship with Regulatory Agencies to ensure smooth operation of the fleet.
  • To coordinate daily loading activities and deliveries carried out by fleet officers.
  • To track and monitor movement of trucks to and from the factories and/or workshop.
  • Ensure profitability by controlling costs and enhancing trip performance.
  • Full responsibility for fleet maintenance and the mechanical workshops.
  • Coordinate between the organization’s 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 the company transport unit.
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.
Competence Requirements:
  • 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.
  • Technical Capacity
  • Organizational and Planning skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Problem Solving and Analytical skills
  • Extensive knowledge of route planning and Driver management
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using ‘H-T&L’ as subject the mail.   Application Deadline 27th December, 2018.   Note: Only suitable applicants will be shortlisted and contacted for interviews.