Manager - Transport & Logistics

* Spearhead the Transport & Logistics department, driving strategic planning and operational excellence. * Architect and execute daily transport operations, including route optimization, scheduling, and timely goods and staff movement. * Oversee fleet management, ensuring vehicle maintenance, fuel efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to streamline logistics activities, minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. * Drive vehicle utilization, reducing idle time and boosting productivity through data-driven insights. * Develop and manage logistics and transport budgets, identifying areas for cost savings and process improvements. * Ensure adherence to transport laws, company policies, and safety protocols, maintaining a culture of compliance and risk management. * Lead and develop high-performing teams, including drivers and logistics staff, through coaching, training, and performance management. * Implement fuel-saving initiatives and negotiate contracts with transport vendors to achieve cost-effective solutions. * Manage third-party logistics vendors, monitoring performance, service quality, and cost efficiency to ensure strategic partnerships. * Design and implement GPS tracking systems, enabling real-time vehicle monitoring and data-driven decision-making. * Troubleshoot transport delays, breakdowns, and operational issues, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal disruption. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of transport operations, including trip logs, fuel usage, maintenance, and delivery records. * Analyze performance metrics, generating actionable insights and reports to inform management decisions. * Continuously assess and improve logistics processes, enhancing service quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. * Prepare and submit regular reports, including PL, utilization, fuel, maintenance, and budget reports, to support strategic planning and decision-making.