The Senior Transport Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring efficient logistics and fleet management strategies are executed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the fleet, including dispatching, routing, and maintenance schedules.
• Responsible for managing assets in such a way as to minimize operational expenses while maximizing equipment utilization.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve vehicle reliability.
• Manage and mentor the fleet team, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Monitor and analyze fleet performance metrics, recommending improvements as necessary
•  Plan with Executive Management to determine the strategic direction of the Transport Department.
• Update and implement Divisional Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Ensure profitability by controlling costs and enhancing trip performance.
• Coordinate the Dangote Cement trucks to ensure truck availability always.
• Coordinate and inspect the complete documentation including drivers and vehicle licenses.
• Review and report logistics/fleet performance against plans.
• Build good working relationship with Regulatory Agencies to ensure smooth operation of the fleet.

Requirements

Education and Work 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 (e.g CILT).