MARKH Investment Limited Logistics and Operations Manager Jobs in Uganda
MARKH Investment Limited Logistics and Operations Manager Jobs in Uganda
Job SummaryTo jointly plan, direct, and coordinate the entire logistics operations and ensure smooth delivery of company goods and services.
Ensure customers get services they are entitled to and support business growth and management of all distribution outlets.
Key Job Responsibilities
Improve performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability through implementation of effective methods and strategies.
Customer Relationship Management – Manage sales for both cement and transport sectors and ensure profitability.
Manage the SLAs with all the company purchasing our products and services
Identify sales markets and opportunities with potential business growth
Manage scheduling and planning of transport operations always ensure vehicle maximum utilization and services level efficiency.
Control transport resources ensuring delivery of high quality & cost-efficient service to customers.
Ensure the smooth running of the fleet to generate the required turn around. Achieve Business Growth and Operational Excellence
Increase new client base by 10% within a given year as well as retain existing customers
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition; Establish sufficient prospective opportunities to meet strategic business plans.
Report on successes and advise on areas for continuous improvement
Develop annual sales plan for input into the annual business plan and advise on critical business plans.
Responsible for ensuring all new customers engage in a supplier contract at the time of engagement with all relevant stakeholders i.e. Finance, Operations and Management. Supplier contract must provide material liability protection, establish acceptable business mechanics, and mitigate risk and liability to the business.
Ensure the company attains a position of cost leadership in the industry. Establish and monitor the cost per ton per kilometer. Initiate and implement sustainable cost reduction initiatives.
Develop and lead sales and operations planning process (S&OP) in the company. Organize and implement monthly activities including demand and capacity planning for sustainable growth.
Transport Service Delivery
Develop systems/procedures for the transport operations
Oversee Driver assessment, claims, duty roster/leave, performance, and disciplinary corrective action metrics and all the operations in transport function
Drivers are well briefed on their trips, with pre and post trip debriefs and that they understand clearly what is expected of each, and how to deliver on the expectations
Develop strict control measures on fuel management
Prepare/validate the Transport planning based on the orders.
Organize and control the documentation transmission: Delivery proof (POD,
RCN) to Finance.
Monitor the quality of service and advice management on improvement measures in areas like training of drivers, road selection, and fuel reduction, among others.
Liaise with the management team to set work deliverables in related sections of transport
Identify and work on the issues raised during the files processing whatever in the responsibility scope or not.
Foster a smooth working relationship with local authorities like Police URA, UNRA, and KCCA, among others.
Health Safety Security and Environment
Support in adherence to all HSSE protocol in the department and the company.
Key Performance Measures
Sales and Distribution – Manage Cement & Transport Sales Targets
Verifiable Business Growth
Managed sales and distribution SLAs
Fuel Cost Management strategy implemented and % of fuel cost cut downs
Timely Fuel & mileage accountability submitted
Efficient Fleet management & Transport service delivery in place
Fleet Management – 95% fleet on road; Turnaround repair time taken
Client Relationship Management closures and escalations (98%)
Competencies
Working knowledge of transport and logistics systems
Business operations skills like customer service, distribution, and marketing
Leadership and personal organisation skills
Ability to prioritise workloads and be capable of managing a broad range of areas.
Action Oriented and Customer Focus
Drive for Results with Positive Attitude
Strong Presentation and Communications skills
Strong financial acumen
Minimum qualifications and required experience to do the job:
Minimum of a Bachelors in any Logistics, Supply-Chain management; Transportation management training a plus advantage. 7 – 10 years of experience preferably from Transport industry; Solid experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Transportation Management, Distribution Management, Business Operations
Management, Sales and Marketing or equivalent. Strong experience in Financial Management, KAM (Key Account Management) and /or Client Relationship Management (CRM)
How to Apply
Submit your e-application with names of three professional referees
to: info@markhinvestments.com.
Closing date 23rd October 2020.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be on rolling basis.
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