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Africa Global Logistics

TRANSPORT MANAGER

Africa Global Logistics

Uganda Full time Hospitality
Posted: Jun 22, 2026 3 days ago 13 views

Job Description

 
Africa Global Logistics – Operations / Fleet Management Role
Company: Africa Global Logistics
Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Team Management & Leadership
  • Manage the team (N-1) including Fleet Drivers, Workshop, and Subcontracted Transport staff.
  • Inform N-1 staff of entity strategy, evolutions, and required alignments.
  • Supervise and ensure proper communication across operational teams.
2. Logistics Service & Operations Planning
  • Build and adapt logistics service offerings based on market situation, organizational capacity, profitability, and risk level in coordination with Sales Department and General Management.
  • Receive instructions from clients (internal or external) prior to cargo delivery or collection (mainly Aid & Relief clients).
  • Inform clients on delivery/collection status and alert them in case of operational issues.
  • Prepare and validate operations planning based on cargo delivery/collection requests and communicate to COMs and FOPs.
  • Track fleet using central GPS system and optimize utilization of transport resources.
  • Generate JMP work orders from internal department requests.
3. Fleet Performance & KPI Management
  • Monitor quality of service of Uganda fleet to ensure required truck turnaround and achievement of budget targets (Kenya / DRC / South Sudan).
  • Track KPIs such as:
    • Number of trips
    • Containers delivered on time
    • Trips per available truck
  • Monitor operational performance and ensure service quality standards are met.
4. Client & Communication Management
  • Manage operational relationships with internal departments and external clients.
  • Provide timely updates to clients on delivery/collection progress.
  • Alert clients and management in case of operational issues.
  • Report significant operational issues affecting service quality, invoicing, or sensitive clients.
5. Cost Control & Financial Efficiency
  • Drive vehicle servicing while controlling overheads and workshop costs.
  • Analyze staff costs including casual labor and overtime.
  • Monitor workshop costs including fuel, oil, and tyres.
  • Implement cost reduction strategies such as driver training and route optimization.
  • Report non-compliant quotations affecting gross margin, turnover, and feasibility.
6. Workshop Management
  • Manage day-to-day workshop administration including procurement, stock control, job planning, and preventive maintenance scheduling.
  • Coordinate daily workshop meetings with the Workshop Administrator.
7. Subcontracted Transport Management
  • Provide subcontracted transport services for internal and external needs focusing on service delivery, profitability, and cost control.
  • Select and manage subcontractors, including assessing risk profiles, financial stability, and service quality.
8. Compliance, Quality & Reporting
  • Liaise with QHSE team for audit recommendations and implementation.
  • Ensure proper documentation flow including POD (Proof of Delivery) and RCN records.
  • Ensure compliance with URA Customs Procedures.
  • Continuously identify and resolve operational issues within or outside responsibility scope.
Profile Requirements
  • Minimum Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years’ experience managing a fleet of more than 25 trucks.
  • Strong knowledge of East African region logistics operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SPSS).
  • Experience using fleet management software (preferably Telematics).
  • Strong leadership and team supervision experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of URA Customs procedures.


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Africa Global Logistics

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Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Experienced
  • Education Level: Masters
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Hospitality
  • Location: Uganda
  • Application: External Website

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