Senior Transport Manager job at Dangote
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Vacancy title:
Senior Transport Manager

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Logistics , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

Dangote

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 19 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Mtwara, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 06 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Description
• Oversee the coordination and management of Fleet Managers along with their teams.
• Ensure adherence to the operation and maintenance schedule of trucks, while also guaranteeing customer satisfaction with the service levels provided.
• Engage in strategic planning by continuously assessing the company's truck fleet to develop plans aimed at enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of fleet assets in the short, medium, and long term.
• Inform management of any actions needed to reduce fleet operating expenses.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for fleet personnel under direct supervision.
• Supervise the overall management of the truck fleet, bringing any unsatisfactory issues to the attention of management.
• Ensure regular review, monitoring, and reporting on the maintenance of truck assets.
• Oversee the scheduling of truck movements.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Dangote Cement Limited, Tanzania's (DCLT) truck fleet management strategy, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with truck operations.
• Coordinate the implementation of DCLT’s fleet operational strategy/plan according to established guidelines.
• Manage and monitor the efforts of all Fleet Managers to create synergies and meet operational targets.
• Oversee collaboration with the maintenance unit to ensure that trucks are consistently in optimal working condition.
• Supervise an effective fleet management schedule to enhance fleet availability and utilization, minimize downtime, and troubleshoot any deviations from scheduled routes.
• Ensure Fleet Managers comply with DCLT's regulations and freight transportation laws.
• Proactively identify potential operational challenges and opportunities within the fleet operations department.
• Collaborate with recovery units to restore impounded, accident-damaged, or otherwise compromised trucks to operational status within agreed timelines.
• Plan, develop, and implement a truck replacement schedule.
• Stay informed about recent developments in the logistics and transportation sector, including laws and regulations.
• Identify and coordinate training requirements for fleet operations employees.
• Participate in safety committee meetings.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety meetings with team members.
• Carry out any additional tasks as assigned by the Head of Transport or Management.

Requirements
• A Bachelor's degree in Transport and Logistics is preferred.
• A Master's degree specializing in Transport and Logistics is highly desirable.
• At least 20 years of relevant experience is preferred, including a minimum of 10 years specifically in transport.
• Capable of effectively managing operations in a high-volume, service-oriented transport environment.
• A robust understanding of contemporary transport systems, concepts, strategies, and best practices is essential.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills complemented by effective communication, presentation, and facilitation capabilities.
• A comprehensive understanding of the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislation related to the cement manufacturing sector.
• Thorough knowledge of macro and micro environmental trends and their implications for the organization.
• Exceptional understanding of the products and services offered by DCLT.
• Proficient in leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and people management.
• Strong negotiation skills and relationship management capabilities.
• Proven ability and technical proficiency.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A dedicated team player with a consistent focus on the overarching goals for success.

Benefits
• Personal Health Insurance
• Pay Off Time
• Training and Development

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, March 19 2025
Duty Station: Mtwara
Posted: 05-03-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-03-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-03-2077
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