Logistics Officer

• Manage the size and capacity of the fleet to meet operational demands efficiently. Decide on the mix of vehicle types (e.g. trucks trailers) to suit different transportation needs.
  
• Plan and optimize delivery and transportation routes to minimize fuel costs reduce transit times and improve delivery accuracy.
  
• Monitor routes in real-time adjusting for traffic weather conditions and any unforeseen disruptions to ensure timely deliveries.
  
• Coordinate transportation schedules to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of goods. Manage the dispatch of vehicles and assign drivers to specific routes.
  
• Monitor and improve on-time delivery performance reducing delays and ensuring that customer commitments are met.
  
• Monitor and manage fuel consumption and costs identifying ways to reduce fuel usage through efficient driving and optimized routes.
  
• Ensure that transport operations stay within the allocated budget balancing cost efficiency with high service levels.
  
• Ensure that the company complies with all local national and international transportation regulations including driver hours of service load limits and vehicle safety standards.
  
• Oversee vehicle registration licensing and permits ensuring that all documentation is up-to-date and accurate.
  
• Ensure that drivers follow company policies safety protocols and legal requirements.
  
• Implement driver training programs to enhance driving skills improve safety and reduce accidents.
  
• Coordinate with customers to meet delivery requirements provide updates on delivery status and address any transportation-related issues or delays.
  
• Handle customer complaints related to transportation delays lost or damaged goods and work with other departments to resolve these issues.
  
• Manage loconav tracking systems to monitor vehicles in real-time ensuring that delivery schedules are adhered to.
  
• Develop plans for handling transportation disruptions such as vehicle breakdowns traffic jams or accidents minimizing impact on operations.
  
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times vehicle utilization rates and fuel consumption. Use these metrics to make data-driven decisions and improve transport efficiency.
  
• Provide regular reports on transport operations to senior management highlighting any issues and proposing solutions for continuous improvement.
  
• Perform any other duties assigned by your supervisor.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Logistics Transport Management Supply Chain Business Administration or a related field.
  
• Professional certification such as CILT CPIM or fleet management certification is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 45 years of experience in transport coordination fleet management or logistics operations preferably in a manufacturing FMCG or distribution environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of route planning fuel management and on-time delivery performance optimization.
  
• Experience using vehicle tracking systems (e.g. Loconav GPS fleet management) and dispatch coordination.
  
• Familiarity with transportation regulations (driver hours load limits vehicle safety standards) and vehicle documentation (licensing registration permits).
  
• Proven ability to manage driver training programs and enforce safety protocols.
  
• Experience handling customer complaints related to delivery delays or damaged goods.
  
• Strong analytical skills to track KPIs (delivery times vehicle utilization fuel consumption) and generate reports for management.
  
• Ability to develop contingency plans for transportation disruptions (breakdowns traffic accidents).
  
• Excellent problem-solving communication and cross-functional coordination skills.