Transport Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The role of the job is load planning by reviewing documentation provided by clients, ascertaining places of load collection, handling equipment, and forecasting of loads planned for transportation based on incoming vessels.

Roles and Responsibilities

The primary role of the job is load planning by reviewing documentation provided by clients, ascertaining places of load collection, handling equipment and forecasting of loads planned for transportation based on incoming vessels / air-freight shipment / road freight requests from CREs.  This would be based on allocation of loads to transport subcontractors as well as usage of ULUL’s own fleet of 20 trucks, canters and pickups. The candidate would need to possess skill for servicing and maintaining a fleet of 20 trucks including all operations in relation to truck movements.

Key Responsibilities of the Transport Manager position:

• Single entry point into ULUL on day-to-day issue for transporters
• Coordination of all transporters on all routes including local shunting
• Actively liaise with transporters to co-ordinate and streamline transport operations to best suit clients’ requirements
• Coordination between our field operations / CRE teams and transporters
• Preparation of Cargo consignment and delivery notes
• Track and trace of trucks for delivery and return
• Ensuring timely loading by transporters
• Approval of transporter invoices
• Selecting new transporters for new routes, if need be (however final approval with Management)
• Performance evaluation of transporters
• Weekly volume forecast to transporters – daily allocation review if need be to minimize delays in loading
• Ensure all relevant data are input correctly and in timely manner into the ULUL IMS system
• Ensuring that cargo surveyors are appointed and when cargo has been damaged, the ULUL accident / incident SOP is followed and transporters to provide all required documentation.
• When required, to visit various ICD where cargo declared by ULUL is cleared, to get correct dimensions and weight of Project loads when such information is not provided.
• Advising and ensuring that in-house transporters are providing the correct transport vehicles and lashing equipment for loading diverse types of loads.
• To advice relevant parties on the requirements for transporting various types of cargo.
• Maintaining and continuously reviewing processes to enhance efficiency within the department.
• Preparing accurate and timely reports for management on a regular basis.
• To actively promote, champion and input into the QHSE focus of ULUL throughout all business activities and operations whilst ensuring that full cognizance is taken of QHSE in all decisions.
• Any other job that may be given to the job holder from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree holder.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, with experience working in a logistics/ transport company
• Substantial experience in Project cargo and break-bulk shipment documentation. 

COMPETENCIES:

• General knowledge of Port, Shipping, CFS and border Operations.
• Knowledge of Customs regulations related to transport under Simba, Tancis and Asycuda cargo clearance systems.
• Knowledge of transport regulations for OOG and heavy lift cargo within East Africa region.
• Knowledge of diverse types of Shipping vessels and shipping gear, Port berths and Heavy lift trailers
• Team leadership skills.
• Customer service and relationship building Skills.
• Negotiations and problem-solving skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• A strategic and creative thinker.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Team player.
• Problem/situational analysis
• Consistency and reliability
• Self-discipline and sense of duty
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Enthusiastic, diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Flexible and able to respond to change.
• Solutions focused with a can-do attitude.

Direct Reports:

The job holder is responsible for the supervision of the following positions:

• Transport Clerks/ Transport Coordinators

Deadline:18th.July.2022

Please kindly forward your to info@ezer-consult.com