Head of Transport

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 8 - 10 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Logistics
• Develop and implement transport strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee fleet operations, vehicle utilization, maintenance, and replacement planning.
• Manage transport budgets, operating costs, fuel consumption, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Monitor fleet performance, service delivery, and key operational performance indicators.
• Lead and develop transport teams, drivers, and other operational personnel.
• Coordinate transportation schedules, route planning, and resource allocation.
• Manage relationships with transport service providers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Identify operational risks and implement measures to improve efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Prepare regular operational reports and provide recommendations to management.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in transport, fleet, or logistics management, with significant leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing large or complex fleet operations.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management systems, transport regulations, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget management, cost control, operational planning, and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong proficiency in transport management systems and relevant reporting tools.