Transport Manager

About the role

Career Directions Limited (CDL) is hiring a Transport Manager in Mombasa to lead and manage the company's transport operations. The role covers planning, allocation, execution and monitoring of cargo movements, fleet utilization, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, port operations and cargo transport along the Northern Corridor. It reports to the C&F Manager, with a dotted line to the Branch Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and execution of transport operations, monitor daily activities and resolve delays and service disruptions
• Optimize truck allocation, routes and transporter use, and plan loading schedules, port collections and departures
• Manage relationships with 3PL providers and transporters, evaluate their performance and take part in rate negotiations
• Coordinate port operations, cargo release, collection, evacuation and inland delivery, and work with port stakeholders, clearing and forwarding teams and shipping lines
• Ensure compliance with customs documentation and transit regulations (T1s, Exit Notes, T812) and keep abreast of KRA, KPA and URA systems
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly performance reports and monitor transport costs and KPIs
• Lead, coach and review the transport team, and coordinate with Commercial, Customer Service, Customs and Warehouse teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of transport or logistics experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role
• Mandatory experience managing 3PL providers and transporters, coordinating Northern Corridor transport and port operations
• Strong understanding of clearing and forwarding, customs procedures and regional transit operations

Required skills

• Transport operations and fleet optimization
• Third-party logistics and transporter management
• Customs and transit procedures
• Leadership, cost control and negotiation
• Data analysis, reporting and stakeholder management
• ERP and transport management system experience is highly desirable

What we offer

• Medical cover
• Pension
• Fuel allowance