Transport Lead – Nairobi, Kenya

About the role

The Transport Lead is responsible for overseeing daily transport operations to ensure safe, compliant, cost‑effective and efficient movement of goods. The role leads transport teams, manages fleet performance, ensures adherence to customer service requirements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily transport activities to meet customer and business requirements, monitoring fleet utilisation and optimising vehicle routing, load planning and allocation.
• Supervise transport controllers, planners, drivers and support staff, conducting daily briefings and performance reviews.
• Use transportation management systems and real‑time tracking tools to monitor shipments, ensuring on‑time collection and delivery.
• Resolve operational issues and service disruptions promptly, coordinating with customer service and other stakeholders.
• Oversee vehicle availability, maintenance, compliance and manage transport‑related supplier performance.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field, with relevant professional qualification.
• 3–5 years of transport/logistics operations experience, including team coordination and daily service delivery.
• Experience in a Kenya‑based transport environment and knowledge of local road transport regulations.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and shipment tracking tools.
• Expertise in route and load optimisation and fleet utilisation monitoring.
• Ability to use dispatch planning and transport scheduling software.

What we offer

• International, inclusive and diverse working environment with strong values and team‑based leadership.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance covering inpatient, outpatient, dental and optical care.