Manager Expedited Mail Services & Logistics Careers – Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)
Job Title: Manager Expedited Mail Services & Logistics
Organisation: Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head, Department of Expedited Mail Services
About US:
Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda) is a wholly-owned government company which is the leading provider of a wide range of postal, logistical, IT and financial services in Uganda with international links to all major postal administrations worldwide.
Job Summary: The Manager Expedited Mail Services & Logistics will oversee, plan and coordinate the activities of the EMS unit and ensure efficient operations and that there venue targets of UPL are achieved.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The jobholder will determine work procedures, prepares work schedule and expedites workflow of the EMS, and recommend budget needs for the unit.
- Manage and direct staff in the dispatch section to ensure safe and timely delivery of mails and other items in accordance with UPL delivery standards
- Prepare annual plans for the department for approval by line supervisor on an annual basis, and ensure planned activities are implementation in line with UPL’s Business plans.
- Contribute to the income generating and sustainability initiative of UPL.
- Regularly monitor revenue earnings and manage expenditures within the section, supervise counter sales staff, ensure timely billing/invoicing of contract customers.
- Plan the daily logistics requirement and schedules for EMS delivery fleet of vans and motorcycles, either entering or leaving Head Office.
- Set, review and liaise with regional supervisors in monitoring and growth of SCHOOL POST and EASY MAIL product, prepare operational and performance reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Implement appropriate marketing strategies and high level of customer service to enhance the brand of UPL’s products.
- Render support to the EMS team through capacity building, coaching and mentoring.
- Carry out the Performance Management of the staff in the unit by setting sales targets, carrying out performance reviews, convening corrective meetings, reviewing and preparing UPL performance reports.
- Oversee and coordinates all air freight business operating in conjunction with the mailing unit.
- Recommend optimal transportation model, or routing of mails or items
- Resolve problems concerning transportations, logistic systems, imports or exports and ensure customers concerns are addressed
Key Performance Indicators:
- Increased sales and revenue generated.
- Timely billing/invoicing of contract customers.
- Completed performance reviews.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold an honours Bachelor’s degree in a Business studies or Management from a recognized institution
- Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification is desired
- At least eight years of related working experience, five of which should have been obtained at supervisory level.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Logistics Management, Customs procedures and Courier Service
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applicationletters, detailed CVs and certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates to:
The Head, Department of Human Resource and Administration,
Posta Uganda,
P.O. Box 7106 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 24th July 2017
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