Operations Assistant
Urgently needed
Our client in the Transport Industry
is seeking a motivated, self-driven and results oriented individual to join its
team and one who has specialized skills for Heavy Commercial Vehicles; Actros,
Axor, Man, Scania, Volvo and Iveco.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the loading and offloading of
products at Customer locations
- Plan, organize and manage transportation staff
to ensure that the work is accomplished in an efficient manner, consistent
with Company objectives and requirements.
- Cost effectively and optimally manage the
operations.
- Review operations for increased efficiencies
- Ensuring prompt and accurate service to the
Company’s customers
- Implement a robust reporting system to ensure
that all data is accurately projected and no gaps in the information
- Conduct analysis of transportation and
distribution opportunities.
- Managing of Contracts
- Making sure operations meet their performance
target
- Plans delivery of customer products/ goods
- Oversees the preparation of delivery
documents, fueling vouchers
- To respond to customer/ stakeholder queries
- Responsible for proactively managing drivers
to the daily plan and ensuring drivers adhere to safe driving requirements
- Responsible for driver training and
performance review
- Ensures delivery to customers are accurate and
seamlessly executed
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing
related results as needed.
- Other duties and assignment as may be directed
by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Be a holder of higher National Diploma or
Degree in the relevant field ( logistics or shipping)
- 5 years’ experience in the transport industry.
Oil industry experience preferred but not mandatory
- Good knowledge of the East Africa region,
especially the road network
- Must have an ability to plan in detail, have
effective communication, organization and leadership skills
- Ability to thrive is a constantly changing
chaotic environment and consistently meets tight deadlines.
- Must be proficient with computers and
appropriate software.
- Knowledge of an automated fleet management
solution
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Application Procedures:
All applicants meeting the above
qualifications should email their applications attaching detailed Curriculum
Vitae (including their expected salary for the position), certificates and all
documentation supporting the application, an application letter why they are
qualified for the position and the names of 3 work related referees who can
provide confidential assessments of their capabilities.
All communication relating to the applications for this position should be sent via email to: customercare@smartsource.co.ke or jobssmartke@gmail.com
Applications MUST be received on or before 26th May, 2015.
Only Short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
N.B: Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.