Senior Logistics Officer

Role summary

• Lead and oversee all logistics operations, including transport planning, fleet control, and distribution of goods.

• Coordinate daily transport activities, ensuring timely dispatch and delivery of sugar and sugar-related products.

• Develop, implement, and monitor transport schedules to support production and operational plans.

• Manage fleet performance, availability, utilization, and efficiency of all company vehicles and machinery.

• Plan and control fuel usage, vehicle servicing, and repair schedules to ensure cost efficiency in transport operations.

• Supervise and monitor the performance of drivers, transport clerks, and logistics staff.

• Oversee documentation and record-keeping of transport operations, including trip logs, delivery notes, and fuel consumption reports.

• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations, vehicle licensing, insurance, and statutory requirements.

• Liaise with the Workshop team for preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections of fleet vehicles and equipment.

• Ensure effective tracking of company vehicles using GPS and other tracking systems to monitor route adherence and driver behavior.

• Develop and enforce transport and logistics policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.

• Prepare reports on logistics performance, transport costs, vehicle downtime, fuel consumption, and driver utilization.

• Manage logistics budgets, cost control measures, and operational planning to minimize waste and optimize resources.

• Coordinate internal transportation of raw materials, equipment, staff, and other logistical requirements.

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• Manage transport arrangements for special assignments such as sugar delivery, bulk transport, and staff movement.

• Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Stores departments to align logistics support with business needs.

• Ensure effective management of third-party transport providers and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in logistics operations, route planning, and fleet optimization.

• Handle transport-related incidents, accident reporting, and investigation procedures.

• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in all logistics and fleet operations.

• Provide training, guidance, and performance appraisals for drivers and transport staff.

• Coordinate logistics operations during peak periods such as sugarcane harvesting and product distribution seasons.

• Manage inventory of transport-related equipment, tools, and vehicle spare parts.

• Maintain updated transport-related compliance documents such as permits, insurance, and licenses.

• Develop fleet replacement plans, asset management strategies, and vehicle acquisition proposals.

• Perform any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Degree in Logistics Management, Transport Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.

• At least six (6) years of relevant working experience in logistics, transport, and fleet management in an agricultural, manufacturing, or industrial environment, with supervisory responsibilities.

Application Process

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