General Tradesman

Supply Chain Manager

Summary: Create value by ensuring availability of reliable trucks to convey organization s goods as desired. Closely monitor trucks daily operations to achieve safe and timely service delivery. Maintain a clear and scalable strategy to support the growth plan of the organization

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective utilization of resources provided for the operations of company fleet to prevent loss, accidents and occupational hazards
  

• Prepare, implement and monitor transport budget
  

• Support troubleshooting and diagnostics procedure on company trucks
  

• Record observations and findings during diagnostics checks daily
  

• Manage day to day operational team leaders via coaching and mentoring
  

• Manage, motivate, train and continuously develop the team
  

• Institute and administer the HSE policies of the organization.
  

• Conduct periodic fire training and drills for all staff
  

• Develop a cost effective and efficient fleet operations spend for the company
  

• Be responsible for recovery/ release of arrested trucks by government agents and or touts.
  

• Update documentation on trucks, manage the repairs of articulated vehicles, liaising with the maintenance team
  

• Conduct periodic market survey on haulage rates and operational procedures
  

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
  

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the Knowledge, Skill and/or ability required to perform this job satisfactorily

• Qualification to degree level, a higher degree and professional qualification
  

• 10 years cognate experience
  

• In-depth knowledge of supply chain management
  

• Very good oral and written communication
  

• Deep attention to details
  

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
  

• Strong analytical, report writing and computer skills