Fleet Managers, DCT at Dangote Group Full Time

Job Title: Fleet Manager, DCT

Location: Obajana, Kogi
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Logistics (Land Transport)

Job Summary

• The Fleet Manager is responsible for directing and overseeing transportation-related operations within the organization.
• The Fleet manager manages the activities of the Fleet Officers, coordinates the movement of finished cement products and raw materials.
• Fleet Managers ensure that transportation activities comply with safety rules and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation trucks.
• Planning, organizing, and managing subordinate staff members to ensure work is completed and consistent with the company’s standards.
• Directing investigations to verify and resolve customer or delivery complaints.
• Collaborating with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures as well as company revenue goals and customer service objectives.
• Arranging repairs and routine maintenance of transportation trucks.
• Complying with transportation-related policies, as well as safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
• Promoting safe work activities by conducting safety audits, and attending company safety meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business Management, Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 10-12 years’ experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry.
• Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics.
• Experience working with union contracts and transportation-related government regulations.
• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics.
• Experience working with transport management systems and warehouse management software, such as Freight Path and Info plus.
• Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Good conflict resolution skills

Skills and Behaviors:

• Ability to appraise and use IT packages and electronic communication methods.
• 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.
• Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Good intuition to make crucial judgment calls.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.