JOB DESCRIPTION

Directing inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
Planning routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries.
Allocating and recording resources and movements on the transport planning system.
Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
Communicating effectively with customers and responding to their requirements.
Reconciling daily trip performance reports with the tracking system report
Managing drivers, vehicles, loads  and all their related road activities for multi-drop deliveries
Developing transportation relationships.
Engaging with government agencies within and around business environs.
Ensuring that delivery receipts are signed and check your waybill properly at source before leaving
Handling booking in deliveries and liaises with customers.
In charge of allocating and recording resources and movements on the transport planning system.
Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
Developing transportation relationships.
In charge of negotiating and bargaining transportation prices.
Daily compilation of logistic requests from inventory department and timely dispatch of the same
Daily/weekly/monthly reporting of logistics activities
Ensuring constructive feedback and proper communication among transporters to the Line manager.
Transporter payment tracking and clearing with the account / Finance
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Degree in relevant course
Record of successful distribution and logistics management
Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
Proficient in standard logistics software
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Result oriented
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite