Transport Company
The Operations Assistant is responsible for managing fleet for the company. He/she will take the lead in planning, organising and managing the work to ensure that everything is accomplished in a manner consistent with the organisational requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning routes and load scheduling for drivers
- Responsible for selecting and maintaining trucks in order to keep deliveries and distributions on schedule and within their established budget
- Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained
- Making sure that the trucks are in road-worthy condition
- Anticipate emerging transport operations parameters to determine future resource requirements
- Communicate importance of achieving cargo handling timeframe outcomes with efficient use of resources
- Communicate key messages resulting from transport operation’s data analysis
- Engage senior management for buy-in to implement solution identified
- Formulate vehicle fleet management strategy across different plans.
- Motivate colleagues at organisational level to develop innovative solutions for driving change
- Review areas in logistics operations where technology can enhance processes
- Review cargo consolidation plans to identify savings in space, cost and efficiency
- Manage the company’s field fleet security arrangements and coordinate any evacuations
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Good numeracy skills and analytic mind
- Excellent geographical knowledge
- Good people management and coordination skills
- Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry
- Good intuition to make crucial judgement calls
- Clear communication skills
- Computer Literacy to effectively operate and manipulate online management systems
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- A Diploma or Degree in any relevant discipline or equivalent vocational experience in Transport / Logistics
- At least 1 year experience in the field
Method of Application
If you meet the above requirements, email your cover letter and CV as one document(DOC or PDF) to [email protected]
Copperbelt residents are encouraged to apply.