KEY JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop effective and efficient regional distribution plan between depots and plant.
- Oversee workshop activities in ensuring timely completion of trucks for minor / major repair to improve truck availability for operation.
- Maintain good relationship with law enforcement agencies to foster operational support when necessary.
- Develop plans to ensure adequate usage of available trucks for delivery in achieving the daily target / dispatch plan for the cycle.
- Monthly review of operations performance with third party transporters.
- Share dispatch efficiency update with the warehouse and logistics team to identify areas of improvement and reduction in truck residency time.
- Ensure timely dispatch of delivery trucks and prompt unloading at receiving location for improved asset utilization.
- Liaise with warehouse team to ensure proper and timely loading of available trucks and resolve all operational bottlenecks.
- Monitor turnaround time to improve truck availability at the facility.
- Tracking of inbound and outbound shipment activities
- Work closely with sales team for distribution / dispatch planning.
- Generate Fleet analysis and Utilization Reports
EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Transport Management, Management Science or a related field.Previous experience as a transport coordinator or a similar management position.Strong working knowledge of transport operations and management.KEY COMPETENCY & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Time management skills and the ability to delegate.Excellent leadership and organizational skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.Problem-solving skills.Strong organization and analytical skills.Exceptional customer service skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Customer-oriented individual and an outstanding problem-solver.Multi-tasking, strong networking and superior decision-making skills.TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES :
Clear understanding of the dynamics of the carbonated soft drink industryStrategic mindset. Ability to identify and act on opportunitiesPeople management skillsExcellent communication skillsGENERIC COMPETECIES :
Building Sustainable Organizational CapabilitiesLeveraging and Respecting OthersProblem Analysis / Problem SolvingStrategic Thinker and Decision MakingResults focusedAttention to detailsSustaining operational excellence