JOB – Snr Fleet & Transport & Operations Manager

VACANCY

Position: Senior Fleet and Transportation Operations Manager

Location: Kenya 

Company: C4 Logistics Limited

About the Role:

C4 Logistics Limited is a premier partner for transportation and logistics solutions in the East

African Region, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet diverse business needs. It

specialize in reliable transportation, comprehensive insurance, real-time tracking, and machinery

hire, ensuring efficient goods movement. The Senior Fleet and Transportation Operations

Manager is responsible for managing the transportation and logistics operations, leading the

team, managing the vehicles and fleet while ensuring safety and compliance to a number of

standards and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Management & Leadership:

– Oversee the daily management, task allocation, performance evaluation, and skill development

of the transportation department team.

– Recruit, train, motivate, and retain key talent to build a highly efficient, professional, and

dedicated core operations team.

– Establish clear communication channels and reporting mechanisms to ensure team objectives

are aligned with company strategy.

Vehicle & Fleet Management:

– Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair programs to ensure

all vehicles remain in optimal operating condition.

– Manage fleet assets (trucks, trailers, etc.), monitor vehicle utilization, fuel efficiency, and

lifecycle costs to optimize return on assets.

– Oversee all compliance-related activities for vehicles, including insurance, road tax, annual

inspections, and regulations of the Kenya Regulatory.

Transportation & Logistics Operations Management:

– Plan, coordinate, and monitor all transportation tasks to ensure goods are delivered on time,

safely, and undamaged to customer-specified locations.

– Optimize transport routes and dispatch schedules to maximize operational efficiency and

control costs (fuel, tires, tolls, etc.).

– Manage relationships with key customers, suppliers, and partners, and address ad-hoc

operational issues and customer complaints.

Safety & Compliance Management:

 Act as the company’s primary safety officer by promoting and maintaining the highest

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards.

 Ensure all operations strictly comply with national transport regulations, labor laws, and

industry standards in Kenya.

 Lead accident investigations, implement corrective measures, and conduct regular driver

safety training sessions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

 Proven Team Management Experience: Must possess a minimum of 3 years of

experience directly managing teams of 5 or more members. Demonstrated excellence in

leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to effectively

motivate diverse teams is essential.

 Professional Vehicle & Transport Management Expertise: Must have in-depth knowledge

of fleet management (including vehicle maintenance, Transportation Management

Systems – TMS, and cost control) and transport logistics operations (including route

planning, dispatch, and third-party supplier management). Familiarity with the technical

specifications of heavy commercial vehicles will be a distinct advantage.

 3. 5+ Years of Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years of cumulative relevant work

experience in the transportation, logistics, or supply chain management sectors is

required, of which at least 3 years must have been in a managerial capacity.

Personal Attributes:

 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisive

judgments in high-pressure environments.

 Result-driven with a strong attention to detail, possessing robust organizational and

project management capabilities.

 In-depth understanding of the local Kenyan business environment, transportation

regulations, and cultural context.

NB: Applicants must be based in Kenya or employable in Kenya. It is not an expatriate role 

How to Apply:

Send your CV and cover letter to info@contour.ug with subject “Senior Fleet and

Transportation Operations Manager”.

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