Transport and Logistics Officer

CAPWELLL INDUSTRIES LTD, a leading food processing industry with the flagship brand of Pearl rice, CIL Rice, Ranee Basmati/ premium rice and SOKO sifted maize flour and Pearl Pulses among many other brands seeks to recruit, a Transport and Logistics Officer.

In this position, you will be in charge of the overall function of the company transport system. You will develop and implement effective transport systems within the company ensuring a safe and efficient logistics and transport operations and thorough planning so that resources are utilized in the most efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities
• Scheduling of dispatch vehicles route plans ensuring shortest turn round time in liaison with the dispatch department.
• Supervising all drivers, training them and conducting appraisal as required by the management.
• Tracking vehicles using online tracking system and acting on any violations for action.
• Preparation of timely monthly and periodic reports on all aspects of fleet management to the management for decision making.
• Development and implementation of a tyre management system, checking and confirming all works carried out by the contracted parties.
• Management of outsourced transport.
• Scheduling repairs and maintenance of the company fleet.
• Liaising with the garage to ensure that all repairs have been carried out properly and in the most economical way.
• Carrying out preliminary investigation on transport related incidents and accidents in view of managing risk and exposure.
• Maintaining schedule for insurance renewals, inspections and other related vehicle license ensuring renewal on time to avoid any delays and penalties.

Qualification and experience
• Bsc. Mechanical engineering, background training in logistics management an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a comparable position or
• Diploma holder in mechanical Engineering / logistics with 5  years’ experience in transport  management.
• Excellent communication skills, report writing skills and  analytical skills

How to apply: 
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 5th June 2013

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

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