Transit Company General Manager Job

Job Description

Vacancy: General Manager

Our Client is an integrated transit company located in Mombasa with over 70 trucks. 

Due to expansion and growth, they are looking to fill this position.Key Responsibilities;

Reporting to the Senior Logistics Manager, the successful candidate will be a hands-on individual who will be tasked with;

Oversee all the daily trucking activities of the transport division; supervising three Logistics Managers, Fleet Operators, Stores Manager and all drivers.

Sourcing cargo and managing trucks for both local and transit activities.

Ensuring proper documentation procedures are followed by checking invoices, ensure preparation of delivery notes, LPO’s, Prepare Quotations and follow-up on payments.

Allocating and recording resources and movements, planning routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries.

Handling and managing all Daily logistics and operational issues like daily updates of trips, diesel and other expenses, Fuel issuance, Making of daily truck budget and Tracking of trucks,

Debtors follow up.

Booking in deliveries, Customer truck allocations and Dealing with clients directly and responding to their requirements.

Prepare profit and loss for each truck (liaise with accounts).

Supervise tippers operation.

Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.

Desired Education Background, Experience, Competencies and Skills;

A relevant University Degree or College Diploma.

Extensive experience in large fleet management of heavy duty long distance trucks.

Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry in the region.

Tact, diplomacy and calmness, especially when dealing with tired drivers and disgruntled customers.

An analytic mind and good numeracy skills.

Excellent geographical knowledge.

Good people management and coordination skills.

Excellent financial acumen.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Good intuition to make crucial judgment calls.

How to Apply

This position is based in Mombasa and the interviews are already in progress.

If your background and qualifications match the required profile, please send your detailed CV right away, clearly showing examples of relevant experience, with the subject “General Manager” to peter@rtsgp.comAn attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.