KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Booking in deliveries and liaising with customers.
-Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
-Communicating effectively with clients and responding to their requirements.
– Route planning
-Directing all transportation activities.
-Developing transportation relationships.
-Negotiating and bargaining transportation prices.
Skills and qualities
-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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
– Full grade 12 certificate.
– Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant work experience may substitute for a degree.
– Must be a member of Zambia Chartered institute of logistics and transport.
– Minimum experience of at least 3years in transportation management, preferably in the road freight transportation industry.
-Strong knowledge of logistics and transportation regulations and best practices.
-Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to manage a diverse team.
– Proficiency in using transportation management software and MS Office Suite.
-Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
-Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and relevant experience. Please indicate “Transport and logistics Manager” in the subject line of your email.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
To apply for this job email your details to hr@cochranetrucking.com
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