Transport Manager M/F at Africa Global Logistics (AGL)

Africa Global Logistics Tanzania Limited (AGL) is the leading Logistics and Transport operator in Tanzania with a workforce of 300 employees.

AGL Tanzania offers solutions in value-added Warehousing Management, Transportation, Cargo & Freight Services and Project Management. AGL Tanzania recognises and embraces diversity, equity and inclusiveness which is depicted on our multi-cultural workforce. The company head office is in Dar es salaam with presence in key border points in Tanzania including Arusha, Tunduma, Kigoma, Kasumulu, Rusumo, Kabanga, Mwanza and Tanga.

We embrace our identity with our Group’s core values and believe that our people are at the heart of our competitive advantage. Your career starts with AGL Tanzania Limited!

Mission Description: To Manage transport supplier relationships and ensure truck availability for the logistics business unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the operational relationship with the Suppliers

• Receive the instructions from the internal clients: cargo delivery or collection
• In case of new business support the Front office by providing transport rates
• Inform the client (internal or external) of delivery/collection status
• Alert the client in case of operational issue (potential or real)
• Ensure (together with QHSE) that pre-approved transporters are fully compliant with Bollore procedures and policies
• Ensure that all transport relationship is governed by a signed and valid contract
• Organize periodic tender to secure rates on a mid-long terms period.

Drive the deliveries and the container collection

• Based on received cargo delivery/ collection requests, execute the plans and ensure cargo delivery/pick-up
• Organize and control the transport documentation transmission; delivery proof to IFF and interchange to COLOG team
• Work in synergy with the export Department and the shipping lines to ensure a minimum delivery of empty containers on ALTZ2 / Export CFS.
• Create, implement and monitor a proper round trip system on transit (Import bringing back export)

Monitor the quality of service

• Organize the quality-of-service monitoring and ensure a proper follow-up of KPI as agreed with the suppliers
• Liaise with QHSE for audit recommended actions implementation

Control the costs

• Benchmark approved transport rate with the market every quarter to ensure that the company obtains the best rates.
• Optimise trip planning to increase efficiency and improve profitability
• Make sure loading orders are in place for all Dept
• Alert/Inform Management
• Report any operational issues (including cargo) to IFF, MOM and QHSE (where applicable)
• Alert N+1 in case of significant operational issue
• Create a data base of all transporters on the market (with fleet details etc.)
• Monitor the C-28 license issuance every year
• Use and monitor the “transport calculator” file to assess the actual costs per trip beard on each leg by transporters.

DMP

• Transport procurement list to be updated and submitted to HQ on a monthly basis
• Transport order list to be fulfilled

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree/Masters of Transport and Logistics Management

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• IVMS

EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 years' experience in Transport
• At least 5 years' experience as Manager

SKILLS

• Problem Solver
• Natural Leader
• Organized
• Attentive to detail
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Possess a demonstrated ability to effectively lead a small team
• Must be computer literate
• Honest and possess a high level of integrity