Logistics Officer - Tracking

Job Function: EA Logistics
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Level: 5 - 6 Years
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Workplace Type: Onsite

Must-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of the Transportation Industry
• Statutory Knowledge Regarding Insurance and Road Transport Guidelines
• Strong System Knowledge
• Team Management Specifically Truck Drivers

Good to Have Skills:

• Tech Oriented - Interested to Adopt New Technology

Qualifications:

We are seeking an energetic and responsible Tracking Officer to join our team, responsible for handling the long-haul truck tracking and controlling the drivers for our logistics company. The ideal candidate will have a background in logistics, driver handling exposure, knowledge of the insurance process, road transportation rules, and system knowledge. With a mindset to develop the logistics business to maximize fleet utilization and make the business profitable.

The Tracking Officer will be responsible for individual truck-wise revenue generation and the growth of the logistics business with a profitable margin.

Job Role:

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinating and Placement of Trucks:

   • Ensure timely placement of trucks for both EAF and external transport customers at the right location.
   • Plan and execute each long-haul truck scheduling to maximize usage time.
   • Minimize "idling" hours for each truck, excluding driver rest hours and scheduled halts.
   • Monitor loading and unloading times, escalate issues, and release trucks if held up abnormally.
   • Bill and collect demurrage if loading/unloading times exceed agreed norms.

2. ajiraGPS-Enabled Long-Haul Truck Tracking:

   • Adhere to transit time and take action to maintain efficiency.
   • Work 24/7 to monitor fleet movements, ensuring high-level efficiency using the tracking team.

3. Long-Haul Truck Driver Deviation Management:

   • Monitor speed limits, night halts, route deviations, transit time adherence, and abnormal enroute halts.
   • Manage driver-related issues such as traffic fines and route deviations.

4. Coordination with Insurance and Statutory Payments:

   • Handle insurance agency coordination, renewals, claims, and Latra payments on time.
   • Coordinate with external customers to plan weekly schedules and ensure truck availability.
   • Hire long-haul trucks from the market within budget cost.
   • Coordinate with finance to follow payment processes for hired trucks.

5. Achieving Revenue Targets and KPIs:

   • Achieve transport revenue targets and gross margins as per the budget.
   • Meet transport-related KPIs within the timeline.
   • Handle all truck-related insurance, Latra, and other statutory payments.
   • Recover insurance claims in case of accidents.

6. Coordination with Authorities:

   • Coordinate with police and related authorities to collect required documents on time.
   • Maintain all internal records for transport business online and submit reports as per guidelines.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter explaining their interest and qualifications, along with their CV, to the provided contact information.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process. Join us in making a difference in the logistics and transportation industry in Tanzania and beyond!