Head of Operations, Fleet and Logistics Manager Job in Kenya

We seek to recruit Head of Operations, Fleet and Logistics Manager (40 Years of Age and above)
 

The candidate will be responsible to grow a small business to a large profitable organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining a targeted long-term business strategy that fosters revenue growth


• Ensure fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting and surveying current user trends.


• Forecasting demand by utilizing fleet information and software modeling in order to adjust operations accordingly


• Business development – Identifying and assessing a client’s critical needs and creation of value proposition


• Generating leads and delivering against set revenue targets.


• Create periodic forecasts on revenue/target management and end of month reports on revenue and market performance


• Negotiating rates and development of service level agreements with suppliers, distributors and subcontractors with the aim of controlling costs and ensure optimal service.


• Using the latest tracking software to document, track and locate stock being delivered. This include Supply Chain Integrator (SCI)


• Leading and developing a workforce team to ensure optimal performance by entrenching a culture of performance management amongst employees


• Ensuring HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) standards are upheld as per company policy


• Entrenching a culture of safety, health and environment protection among workforce


• Ensuring training and periodic audits are made on health and safety standards


• Ensuring security of personnel goods and assets


• Training – Ensuring driver evaluation, training and continuous evaluation is done


• Policies and procedures – Developing clear policies and procedures that shall ensure strong internal controls.


• Monitor and ensure fleet operations are in compliance with local and state rules and regulations


• Maintain electronic databases of sales, registration, inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment


• Maintain and monitor data management system to organize fleets as per various schedules and requests.


• Streamline and monitor fuel purchase system with assistance of Fuel Cards for all vehicles and drivers.


• Develop and implement operational standards to maintain vehicles by advocating best practices in industry.


• Plan, process and execute vehicle purchases and vehicle replacement through efficient settlement.


• Plan and prepare monthly budget estimates on fleet expenditures and analyze all financial objectives and the returns expected


• Facilitate and implement corrective actions and capacity building to manage entire fleet to achieve company objectives.

Competence Requirements

• Interpersonal skills to create and maintain relevant business networks; and to effectively communicate with and manage customer expectations (internal and external), and other stakeholders who impact performance.


• Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain Management and Transport & Logistics Operational Systems


• Good understanding of all relevant legal compliance and fleet controls


• Experience in effectively operating in a high volume service driven transport operation


• Qualifications on Health, Safety and Environment with bias in Fleet Management


• Technical skills in Supply Chain and Logistics IT solutions.


• Ability to plan and organize self and work in order to achieve objectives and targets and is determined to and accountable for the delivery of outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Management (bias in logistics and Supply Chain Management an added advantage)


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior role in Fleet Operations and Logistics for an established Company in the industry

Monthly Gross Salary: Competitive remuneration depending on qualification and experience

Send applications to hr@zaincarriers.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Do not apply if you do not possess the requirements of this job.