Transport, Health and Safety Coordinator Job at Logistics Company… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Logistics Company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To coordinate hinterland transport activities, forecast, plan and allocate truck requisitions in line with cargo requirements.
- Control transport pricing, leverage market and volumes to optimize transport profitability.
- Ensure proper compliance of suppliers and vendors in line with the company policy.
- Monitor, respond and act on any escalations with immediate and long term Corrective action.
- Vet and onboard new transporters in line with internal and external market demand projections.
- Constantly assess market trends and forecast possible challenges, changes, constraints and propose measures to minimize impact on company and client operations.
- Develop, implement and maintain an effective health & safety program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation
- Liaise with onsite contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training
- Conduct surveys and audits as required to identify and minimize the risk to company and employees
- Assist with formulation of emergency contingency plans, write safe systems of work and amend where appropriate due to process/system changes
- Create, develop and maintain good relationships with service providers, while facilitating negotiations of best rates at country level
- Develop a culture of quality, service excellence , flexibility and cost consciousness
- Develop a team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team
- Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department
- Ensure Department KPI’s are maintained, displayed and achieved
Reports to: Head of Industrial Projects, East Africa.
Job Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management or any related business field
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience with good commercial mindset.
- Extensive understanding of health and safety legislation, transport sector and Forwarding Industry
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Results driven and attention to details
- Strong structuring skills
- Knowledge of the industry and stakeholders- transporters and regulatory authorities.
- Excellent management skills
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website: Click Here
Application Deadline: 15th October 2022.
