Senior Transport Coordinator

About the role

Africa Global Logistics Kenya is hiring a Senior Transport Coordinator in Westlands, Nairobi. The role plans, coordinates and monitors transportation activities so that goods are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and on time. It covers transport operations, fleet utilization, transporter relationships, compliance and service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport operations and truck allocations, plan vehicle utilization and monitor dispatch schedules
• Manage route planning and load optimization, and coordinate with warehouses, customers and transport providers
• Monitor transporter performance against KPIs, track fleet utilization, turnaround time and vehicle productivity, and support contract management and onboarding
• Follow shipments from loading to delivery, investigate delays, accidents and service failures, and implement corrective actions
• Monitor transport costs, validate invoices and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure compliance with regulations, licenses, insurance and permits, and promote a safety culture
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly performance reports and track KPIs such as on-time delivery, vehicle utilization, turnaround time and fleet availability
• Liaise with freight forwarding operators, warehouses and supply chain teams, and take part in continuous improvement initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management or a related field
• 5 years of experience in transport, logistics or fleet management
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or coordination role
• Experience managing third-party transport providers and large-scale distribution operations