Transport Officer

The Transport Officer will be responsible for coordinating fleet operations, managing dispatch activities, optimizing transport routes, and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. The role requires strong operational coordination skills, regulatory compliance awareness, and effective communication with drivers, clients, and internal teams to support smooth logistics operations.

• Coordinate daily dispatch and routing of company vehicles to ensure timely delivery of cargo and operational efficiency.
• Monitor fleet movement and track vehicle performance to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Conduct routine inspections and fuel consumption analysis to control operating costs and maintain fleet performance.
• Manage cargo delivery schedules and container evacuation activities to ensure adherence to delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with drivers and terminal operators to resolve delivery challenges and operational delays.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with transport and terminal procedures.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure service satisfaction and effective issue resolution.
• Support high-value customer operations by ensuring delivery accuracy and service reliability.
• Ensure fleet operations comply with national transport regulations and company safety policies.
• Enforce operational safety standards among drivers and field teams.
• Prepare daily transport reports, fuel usage summaries, and dispatch records.
• Support invoice preparation, rental fee calculations, and transport-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate transport and warehouse operational records.
• Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency and delivery turnaround time.
• Support logistics process improvement initiatives including automation and digital logistics tools.

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Logistics Management or related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in transport coordination, fleet operations, or logistics support roles.
• Practical experience in dispatch operations, terminal coordination, and fleet management is required.