Head of Transport

Position : Head of Transport

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a multinational organization to recruit an experienced Head of Transport for their operations. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

The role will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day transportation operations of the company and directing major projects;

supervise employees, delegating tasks accordingly, monitoring performance, and conducting regular follow-ups with business objectives.

• To optimize the transportation network from the inside, by constantly research and test software tools, management methodologies, and workflow processes
• Responsible for direction and oversight of the Company Transport Department, including, but not limited to operations, maintenance, safety / compliance, equipment, and personnel.
• Responsible for the justification, specification, selection and purchase of new trucks, trailers and other necessary equipment and systems.
• Responsible for managing assets and available business in such a way as to minimize operational expenses while maximizing equipment utilization.
• Supervise key terminal staff to monitor operations at the company truck terminals, ensuring workload is completed per customer expectations : efficiently, safely, and compliant with all applicable regulations.
• Work with other stakeholders to determine staffing levels, job descriptions and assist in the recruitment of drivers and support staff.
• 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.
• Full responsibility for fleet maintenance and the mechanical workshops.
• Coordinate between Group trucks and third party transporters to ensure truck availability always.
• Liaise with Sales and Finance departments to ensure the right rate is appropriately charged on services rendered by company transport.
• 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.

Required profile for job ad : Head of Transport

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree fron a recognised University
• MBA is a plus
• Minimum of years of related experience within an international organisation
• Management experience of a large transport department
• Excellent Communication
• Analytical with good decision-making skills
• Management experience of a large multi-cultural team

Job criteria for job ad : Head of Transport Job category : Transport, logistics Industries : Temporary work, recruitment Employment type : Permanent contract - Fixed-term contract Region : Abeokuta - Ogun - Abia - Abuja - Adamawa - Akwa Ibom - Anambra - Bauchi - Bayelsa - Benin City - Edo - Benue - Cross River - Ebonyi - Ekiti - Enugu - Gombe - Ibadan - Oyo - Imo - Jigawa - Kaduna - Kano - Katsina - Kebbi - Kogi - Kwara - Lagos - Maiduguri - Borno - Nasarawa - Niger - Ondo - Osun - Plateau - Port Harcourt - Rivers - Sokoto - Taraba - Warri - Delta - Yobe - Zamfara Experience level : More than years Educational level : Master Key Skills : transporttransportation Number of Position(s) : 1 Be cautious! Do not send money to a potential employer.

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