Manager, Transport Operations (ABA, AMA) at DP World

DP World - We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees spanning 74 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Transport Operations (ABA, AMA) 

Location: Aba, Abia

Job Functions

• Responsible for the implementing and evaluating transport strategies for the overall efficient, effective and profitable management of Transport services of the company. It involves overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day activities related to the transportation/movement of goods.
• This role is key in managing the relevant team and coordinating resources with the aim to ensure the smooth execution of the operational plans.

Key Accountabilities
Increase Profitability:

• Drive implementation of strategy to achieve efficient, effective, and profitable transport service provision to achieve the set targets for the business.
• Ensure availability of vehicles as it relates to the F&V model, and any model the company desires.
• Secure adherence to contracts KPIs.

Value Creation:

• Improve the business share of clients’ volume through strategic partnerships.
• Ensure adherence to vehicle transit time.
• Manages and drives efficiency among the SFCs, Fcs and the Delivery Officers
• Stay abreast of new twists and turns perpetrated by drivers.
• Drive optimum performance along all operations KPIs.
• Ensure efficient and optimal utilization of assets.
• Secure adequate journey management processes.
• Review and formulate efficient fuel utilization policy.
• Utilise various IT tools to drive operational efficiency.

Operational Efficiency:

• Manage cost of operations in line with business expectations.
• Reduces vehicle downtime through efficient operations matrix.
• Secure reduction in operational losses as a result of non-compliance to contract provisions.
• Establish and maintain visibility across managed assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain / Social Sciences.
• Postgraduate & professional qualifications may be an added advantage.

Skills and Experience:

• 5 - 7 years relevant experience.
• Good data analytical experience.
• Logistics management experience.
• Experience in employee reward system mechanism.
• Knowledge of Applicable Transport regulations in Nigeria.
• An understanding of the road network all over the country.
• Good understanding of supply chain management.

Application Closing Date
Not Secified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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