Haulage Manager

• We Deliver - excellent
  capability to execute. 
  


• We Collaborate - One solution, one platform
  


• We are Transparent - we empower transparent
  communication
  

The Haulage Manager would be responsible for planning,
coordinating, overseeing and strategically managing the smooth supply of assets
and running of all transport requests and operations in a cost effective and
efficient manner.

·       Ensure assets are adequately sourced with the
right numbers and specifications of trucks to fulfil commercial/sales requests.

·       Ensure prompt and profitable allocation of
trucks following commercial/sales requests.

·       Collaborate with the Account Manager to design
rate cards specific to assigned clients' demands.

·       Conduct periodic review/appraisal of Logistics
Partner performance and make recommendations to management on retention
decisions.

·       Ensure the enforcement of/and compliance with
Logistics Partner/Trucker SLAs and recommend disciplinary actions in case of
default.

·       Activate relationships with Truck Parks
Chairmen and aggregators in selected locations.

·       Collate and gather data of trucking
business/rates from select locations.

·       Asset and route Optimization – more profits,
less assets.

·       Ensure increased
productivity, accuracy and fulfilment of SLAs are on target.

·       Resolve
delivery inconsistencies or delays and escalate if necessary.

·       Ensure the
logistic partners (drivers) have the accurate address details and ensure on
time delivery of goods.

·    Reduce
stock/logistic/shipment damage by dealing with inquiries and freight management
and ensuring compliance related to shipping or transportation.

·       Perform any
other responsibility as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

· 

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or related field
  
• 5
  years of experience as a logistics or compliance professional in the logistics
  industry or related institution.
  
• Data
  Analysis/reporting skills.
  
• Strong
  understanding of FMCG and Agric sector is required.
  
• Knowledge
  of the solid minerals sector would be an added advantage.
  
•  Existing
  database and large network in specified locations.
  
• Strong
  client relationship management and issue resolution skills (customer service
  skills).
  
• Ability
  to train and develop logistics and fulfilment agents’ networks.
  
• Attention
  to detail.
  
• Demonstrated
  organizational or managerial skills. 
  

      Candidate Specification

• Motivated by the mission of
  Loft
  
• Pragmatic with quantitative and
  analytical ability and attention to detail
  
• Driven, independent thinker and leader
  who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with
  fast -changing priorities
  
• High level of integrity and
  dependability with a strong sense of
  urgency.
  
• A focus on execution. Willing and able
  to get hands dirty.
  
• Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and
  attack problems and projects as they arise, where
  you will need to set out a clear structure, method
  and outcomes yourself
  

Benefits

• Rapid Career Growth
  
  
• Annual Training Budget
  


• Robust Health Coverage
  
  
• Performance Bonus