§ Ensure all invoices are timeously raised, observing all deadlines
§ Ensure monthly returns are filed on time and shared with the Transport Manager
§ Identify areas where management can cut cost to improve profitability
§ Ensure timeous trip reconciliations with third party transporters,
§ Ensure raising payment instructions with Finance for third part transporters
§ Participate in talent identification as required
§ Ensure the due process of recruitment is adhered to, to ensure recruitment and retention of quality personnel
§ Conduct team meetings to drive team dynamics
§ Conduct driver performance appraisals using the driver league system
§ Conduct route risk assessments and ensure RRA records are kept up to date
§ Ensure all drivers receive fire fighting training
§ Conduct Tool box talks
§ Ensure drivers reports on unsafe condition are gathered and acted upon
§ Be custodian of innovative initiatives to drive profitability
§ Ensure driver pre-employment and in-service medicals are done and records are maintained
§ Conduct driver training and coaching
§ Ensure drivers always appropriately utilise PPE on duty
§ Drive effective OBC monitoring of trucks
§ Ensure daily review of violation reports and take appropriate remedial action
§ Ensure vehicle utilisation through liaising with the workshop team
§ Implement and drive Journey Management Planning between all loading and offloading points
§ Closely monitor driving hours to ensure fatigue management for all driving on company duty
§ Demonstrate equitable and consistent driver consequence management
§ Monitor On-time in-full deliveries to all customer sites
§ Ensure driver report delivery constraints and unsafe offloading conditions
§ Demonstrate actions against all customer complaints and provide feedback
§ Document all key processes and ensure drivers are adequately trained on all SOP’s
§ Develop a year-on-year KPI dashboard for the operation and against all clients
§ Ensure all relevant reports are generated as prescribed
§ Be the first contact person for all audits and audit queries
§ Review and address all delivery challenges including, but not limited to DOT, Intransit losses etc.
§ Document and report all non-executable orders
REQUIRED
Academic Qualifications and Experience
1. Holder of a full Grade 12 Certificate
2. As a minimum, must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised Zambian tertiary learning institution
3. Member of the Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
4. Competence in the Fleet Management Systems
5. Competence in 7- Pillar Global Haulier Assessment
6. Minimum of 3 years in the field of logistics and transport
7. Computer Literate
