Regional Transport Manager (South South and South West) at White Soul Group Full Time

White Soul Group is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Regional Transport Manager (South South and South West). interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

White Soul Group is a leading Automobile sales and logistics company with presence in over 3 locations across Nigeria. We offer first tier automobile sales and after sales, dedicated haulage and fleet management services.

We are seeking a skilled, reliable, efficient employee to join our growing organization in the capacity below:

Job Title: Regional Transport Manager (South South and South West)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Regional Transport Manager will provide regional operational leadership and management and ensure accurate operational controls, measurement and reporting systems to support a safe, effective and reliable operations as it conforms to the requirements of our partners.

Key Functions

• Oversee and ensure orderly, safe and satisfactory delivery of entire clients’ consignments to clients’ customers or depot facilities.
• Ensure the availability of 95% of the company’s vehicles for routing every day of the month at the time stipulated by the client.
• Ensure that White Soul’s trucks are operated efficiently and economically. Supervise and coordinate vehicle maintenance to reduce downtown of vehicles.
• Manage company costs by developing cost management processes, engendering a financially responsible culture and introducing tactical initiatives to address theft and other losses.
• Assess and implement improved processes and new technologies, and collaborating with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.
• Support the company in the management of relationships with clients and external stakeholders through a coordinated approach including attendance at meetings.
• Liaise with the clients for profitable business, routes and reduced downtime
• Drive the company’s operating capabilities to surpass customer satisfaction and retention, and company goals.
• Liaise with the safety team to ensure total safety and security of all company’s assets across locations.
• Enforce compliance to good housekeeping as a key safety objective.
• Liaise with the Operations Managers for all locations to ensure zero client’s product loss/theft/damage incidents at the company’s facilities.
• Work with the safety team to ensure that trucks that go to the client’s plants for loading of products meet all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all trucks are road worthy, fully utilized and turnaround time (TAT) is maintained at all times
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

• First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution
• Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience, with at least 5 years in senior management capacity
• M.Sc is an added advantage
• Relevant professional qualifications from a recognized professional body (e.g. Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) and Certified Institute of Warehousing & Materials Management (CIWM)
• Proven experience in Supply Chain management, including, haulage, logistics, and fleet management and customer service operations
• Multi-site management experience in the fleet management and logistics services

Required Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of global and local transport and logistics best practices
• Experience working with a large and unskilled/semiskilled workforce;
• Has thorough understanding of heavy duty vehicle operations and working knowledge of engines and vehicles at large;
• Possesses working knowledge of budgeting, business development, and strategic planning;
• Thinks strategically and innovatively on operational and technical aspects of the business
• An ability to coach and mentor direct reports to improve their performance and impact.
• Ability to direct and motivate colleagues and contractors.
• An ability to develop team members at all levels, with the requirement
• Must be willing to travel or relocate on short notice

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.