About this role
Logistics Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 4 - 6 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Logistics , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
Job Summary
Department: Logistics
Reports to: Head of Operations
Danco Capital Ltd. is a leading and fast-growing manufacturer offering quality and sustainable water, sanitation and telecom solutions with a regional presence in Africa. We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and aggressive Logistics/Transport Manager to lead and optimize our logistics operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating transportation systems, ensuring timely delivery of goods and materials. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to implement solutions that reduce costs, improve service, and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and managing fleet budget, identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategies to improve logistics processes, reducing costs, and enhance service delivery.
- Responsible for leading, coaching, mentoring, and training logistics staff, fostering a high performance culture and ensuring adherence to Company policies.
- Responsible for scheduling and overseeing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure fleets are in optimal condition.
- Ensuring the fleet complies with all relevant regulations, including registration, licensing and safety standards.
- Responsible for monitoring and managing delivery timelines to ensure products are transported within scheduled windows, proactively identifying and resolving delays to maintain service quality.
- Tracking logistics metrics and generating performance reports to inform strategic decisions and operational adjustments.
- Managing relationships with vendors, including fleet maintenance providers, parts suppliers and fuel company
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration with a logistics focus.
- 4-6 years of proven work experience in Logistics or Supply Chain in a manufacturing or similar industry.
- In-depth knowhow of fleet management principles and best practices.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Data driven approach to decision making.
- Strategic and global mindset.
- Collaborative but able to challenge constructively.
- Leadership and team management by working well with the team and ability to influence other members positively.
- Emotional intelligence and ability to manage expectations.
- Act in line with Danco core values and demonstrate leadership principles.
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