Logistics and Fleet Manager job at Bukoola chemicals
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Dec-18
Location: Kampala
Logistics and Fleet Manager 2025-12-17T19:41:05+00:00 Bukoola chemicals https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_6831/logo/Bukoola%20chemicals.jpeg https://bukoolachemicals.com/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Management, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics 2026-01-03T17:00:00+00:00 8 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 Bachelorâs 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 Bachelorâs 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
JOB-6943075185974 Vacancy title: Logistics and Fleet Manager Jobs at: Bukoola chemicals Deadline of this Job: Saturday, January 3 2026 Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: 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 Bachelorâs 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
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 60 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? bukoola.com&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Saturday,%20January%203%202026">Click here to submit your application now. Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit: - A detailed cover letter explaining your suitability for this role
- Updated curriculum vitae with three professional references
- Copies of academic certificates and professional qualifications
Subject: Application for Logistics & Fleet Manager Application Deadline: 3rd January 2026 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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