October 3, 2023
Job Description
Job Title: Land Transport Supervisor
Department: Logistics
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Logistics Manager
Job Purpose:
We are currently hiring a Land Transport Supervisor in Nairobi, Kenya, to oversee and optimize our logistics and transportation operations. In this role, the successful candidate will ensure timely and cost-effective product delivery, maintain compliance with company policies, and drive continuous improvement.He or she Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in materials management, preferably in the FMCG industry.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan, manage, and assess logistics operations, collaborating with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies, and customers.
- Deliver logistics solutions while maintaining high-quality service within budget constraints.
- Monitor and optimize quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit or delivery by carriers.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Manage delivery route planning to meet SLAs and ensure on-time, in-full delivery performance.
- Monitor delivery status and report discrepancies to the Logistics Manager.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Foster strong relationships with all parties involved in the logistics process.
- Conduct or review environmental audits for environmentally friendly logistics practices.
- Ensure statutory compliance in licensing, permitting, and certifications.
- Build partnerships to satisfy transportation and equipment needs of various users.
HSE Responsibilities:
- Conduct safety inspections, audits, and assessments for land transport vehicles and trucks.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining Safety Management System documentation.
- Collaborate with managers on risk assessments, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines for the Logistics Department.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics.
- Must have 5 years and above of professional experience in materials management, preferably in the FMCG industry.
- Completion of basic management and HSE courses is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Bill of Material (BOM), and customer data systems.
- Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics, including import/export, customs regulations, and fleet management.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in data entry and inventory software and systems.
- Compliance with local/national and international standards and codes, health, safety, environment, and quality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging role in logistics management, we invite you to apply for the Land Transport Supervisor position.
