Job Description

At Siginon Group, our determination to achieve our vision “ To be A World – Class Logistics Company” is at the heart of
everything we do.

We are proactively designing systems and processes that ensure operational excellence underlined by our target of Powering Trade for all our customers.

Block by block, we are building a team of Qualified, Motivated, Competent and Energized individuals with a Winning culture to drive this vision.

It is with this in mind that we announce the below vacancy.

Transport Manager – Mombasa

Job Purpose: Reporting to the General Manager, the job holder will be responsible for planning, organizing, evaluating and managing the budget of transport department.

He/She will also be responsible for the transport of goods or companies involved in supply chain services.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, manage and evaluate the operations and budget of transport department or subcontracted transport companies.


• Manage the activities of staff, contracted third parties and contract carriage systems in relation to transport operations including dispatching, routing, and tracking transport vehicles.


• Work with international carriers and freight forwarders to streamline the flow of goods across international borders and through customs


• Monitor operations to ensure that staff comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules and
  Government regulations


• Develop and implement profit improvement plans such as identification of opportunities for expanding transport operations.


• In liaison with the General Manager, negotiate and authorize contracts related to transport operational needs.


• Manage regulatory compliance procedures related to transport activities.


• Develop key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the transport operations and provide weekly and monthly reports to the General Manager.


• In liaison with the Safey department, conduct investigations to determine causes of transport accidents and improve safety procedures.


• Manage investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints.


• Responsible for coaching , training and managing the performance of transport department team.


• In liaison with the General Manager and the Procurement Manager,negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.


• Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.


• Maintain open dialogue with other departmental managers to coordinate activities and improve performance and productivity

Education, Professional Qualifications & Work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or Business related field from a recognized university.


• Post graduate Diploma in Transport, Clearing & Forwarding.


• Minimum of 5 years’ Transport Management experience at Management level is a must requirement.


• Experience of Budgets and Financial controls.


• Possess a good understanding of all relevant legal compliance and fleet controls.


• Full understanding of transport operational systems, (Road Base).


• Thorough knowledge of local & regional distribution Channels.


• A thorough understanding of Customs Legislations and Tariffs, Imports/Exports documentation and procedures.


• Have relevant experience about the market place with strong business development back ground.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent hands on planning and organizing/work management skills.


• Excellent teamwork/collaboration ability & project management skills.


• Leadership and excellent problem solving skills.


• Data Collection, Management and Analysis skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Attention to details.


• Highly innovative.

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described send
your application and detailed CV to grouphr@siginon.com, quoting the job title on the subject line of the email by 13th August 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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