Transport Manager Employment Opportunity – Bolloré Transport & Logistics (U) Ltd
Organization: Bolloré Transport & Logistics (U) Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Operations Manager
About US:
Bolloré Transport & Logistics (U) Ltd was first established in Uganda in 1968 as a long-haul transporter and customs agent. 51 years later, the company has grown to become a specialist in integrated logistics solutions offering end-to-end logistics solutions that meet the supply chain requirements of clients from a wide range of industries in the region. On the whole, Bolloré Logistics is a global leader in international transport & logistics. Constantly adapting to its customers’ changing needs, the company has enriched its expertise to become a tierone supply chain partner and one of the top 10 transport and logistics companies in the world with the largest integrated logistics network in Africa.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Country Operations Manager, the Transport Manager will largely be responsible for the overall management of the department and ensure all matters concerning the fleet are handled on time to ensure maximum turn around.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the team (N-1) including Fleet drivers, Workshop and Subcontracted Transport
- Inform N-1 of the entity strategy/evolutions and communication on required alignments
- Build & adapt the logistics services offer according to market situation or market anticipation, capacity of the organization, profitability and associated risk level in coordination with Sales department and General Management
- Monitor quality of service of the Uganda fleet to generate the required turn truck around to achieve budget target (Kenya/EDRC/South Sudan) including KPI’s based on number of trips, number of containers delivered in time, number of trips/available truck
- Manage the operational relationship with Bollore C&F Departments or direct clients
- Receive instructions from the client (internal or external) prior to cargo delivery or collection (Mainly Aid & Relief clients)
- Inform the clients (internal or external of delivery/ collection status)
- Alert the client in case of operational issues (potential/ real)
- Drive the deliveries for vehicle service while controlling overheads and Workshop costs
- Based on the received cargo delivery/ collection requests, prepare/ validate the operations planning and inform COMs and FOPs
- Track the fleet (via central GPS system) and ensure optimization of the mobilized means
- Organize and control the documentation transmission: Delivery proof (POD, RCN) to COM units and interchange to container Logistics Manager
- Liaise with QHSE for audit recommended actions implementation
- Analyze and focus on staff costs: casuals, extra- work
- Monitor and challenge workshop costs: Gas, Oil, Tyres etc.
- Implement any option that would allow decreasing costs (training for drivers, road selection)
- Report any operational issues (including cargo) to COMs/ FOPs in charge
- Request instructions in case of arbitrations to be rendered between cargo deliveries
- Alert N+1 in case of significant operational issue (impact on quality of service, invoicing, sensitive client)
- Inform N+1 and sales department of all quotation non-compliant with COM goals (gross margin, turnover, feasibility.)
- Identify and work on the issues raised during the files processing whatever in the responsibility scope or not.
- Receive work order from internal departments and generate the JMP accordingly
Subcontracted Transport
- Provide subcontracted transport for both internal and external needs with emphasis on service delivery, profitability and cost control
- Select the authorized subcontractors. The selection of subcontractors with risky profile (limited means or quality of service, weak financial situation, competitor…) must be submitted to COO validation
- Ensure all subcontract trucks fulfil contractual obligations in terms of performance and safety
- Closely liaise with the Transport Department as first choice transporter for all company delivery needs
- To collect and distribute all signed Waybills and empty interchange reports
- Provide reporting on the performance of the department
- Provide daily clear tracking reports to all internal or external clients as agreed
- To negotiate the best rates and provide effective solution for efficient transport provision
- To ensure that all transporters that are engaged have a signed transport agreement with BTL and have in place, adequate Goods In Transit license in accordance with the Group Policy
- Monitor the cost level of the department to have and protect the Group’s interests at all time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a good Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or its equivalent
- At least five years experience in clearing and forwarding
- At least five years of experience in running a fleet of more than 20 trucks
- Local knowledge of the East African Region
- Good knowledge of Microsoft office
- Good use of email
- Excellent communicator
- Natural leader
- Decision maker
- Team player
- Resilient
- Organised
- Open minded
- Strong admin and follow up skills
- Ability to drive a team to a common goal
- Good record in supervising team members
- Knowledge of URA Customs Procedures
- Good computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Words and SPSS
- Experience in using Fleet Management Software (Ideally Telematix)
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to arthur.tamale@bollore.com
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Bollore Transport & Logistics Uganda Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply
Deadline: Saturday, 20th October 2020