Logistics and Fleet Manager job at Bukoola chemicals

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Logistics & Fleet Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership in managing all logistics and fleet operations. This critical role ensures timely, safe, and cost-effective movement of goods and personnel while maintaining high fleet performance and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will optimize transport operations, lead a team of drivers and logistics staff, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Management:

• Develop and execute logistics strategies for timely, cost-effective movement of goods
• Negotiate and manage contracts with logistics service providers and transporters

Fleet Management:

• Oversee entire fleet operations including maintenance, fuel management, and vehicle tracking
• Implement fleet monitoring systems (GPS, fuel cards) and optimize vehicle allocation

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and conduct safety audits
• Manage insurance claims and lead accident investigations

Leadership:

• Supervise drivers and logistics staff, conduct performance appraisals and training

Reporting & Improvement:

• Prepare performance reports and lead cost reduction and efficiency initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or related field
• Professional certifications in logistics, supply chain, or fleet management (added advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in logistics, fleet, or transport management
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, distribution, or similar operational sectors preferred
• Hands-on experience with fleet tracking systems, fuel management tools, and logistics software

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, and transport regulations
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven cost-control experience
• Effective leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills
• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to safety standards
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to lead and transform logistics operations
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Dynamic work environment in a growing organization

• Develop and execute logistics strategies for timely, cost-effective movement of goods
• Negotiate and manage contracts with logistics service providers and transporters
• Oversee entire fleet operations including maintenance, fuel management, and vehicle tracking
• Implement fleet monitoring systems (GPS, fuel cards) and optimize vehicle allocation
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and conduct safety audits
• Manage insurance claims and lead accident investigations
• Supervise drivers and logistics staff, conduct performance appraisals and training
• Prepare performance reports and lead cost reduction and efficiency initiatives

• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, and transport regulations
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven cost-control experience
• Effective leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills
• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to safety standards
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or related field
• Professional certifications in logistics, supply chain, or fleet management (added advantage)
• Minimum 5 years in logistics, fleet, or transport management
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, distribution, or similar operational sectors preferred
• Hands-on experience with fleet tracking systems, fuel management tools, and logistics software