Logistics / Transport Supervisor - Wayoe Engineering and Construction

The Logistics/Transport supervisor will oversee the movement of goods and the management of transports, plants, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily routes/schedules of shipments and deliveries.
• Plan shipping for stocks in and out of stores.
• Regular monitoring of all requests made through the procurement department.
• Track the progress of shipments.
• Coordinate the activities between the stores and the projects.
• Supervise the movement of vehicles, Plant & equipment.
• Coordinate the reorder level and storage of fuel for all equipment.
• Arrangement of truck for delivery.
• Supervision of driver and operations.
• Schedules for proper rotation for drivers and operators during shift works.
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs for third-party logistics.
• Coordinate maintenance of vehicles and equipment with the stores and maintenance department.

• Coordinate Ghana Free zones policies with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customers(export) throughout the delivery.
• Expedite the movement of goods from the international market through the local clearing process to deliver goods in collaboration with the buyers.
• Report on fuel consumption and performance on maintenance for equipment and transports(vehicles).
• Coordinate transborder documentation regarding exportation and re-importation of Plant, Equipment, Goods, and Materials via Road, Air, or Sea.

Responsibility for Assets

• Taking records and monitoring all fixed assets.
• Ensuring the necessary documentation in terms of roadworthiness and insurance.
• Ensuring the renewal of fixed asset documents before the deadline.

Competences Required

Educational & Professional Qualification:

• First degree in Logistics and Supply Chain, professional qualification, CILT will be an added advantage.
• Material Management
• Full MS Office Package at minimum intermediate level
• Demonstrated experience of working in a similar role at a comparable level in a company
• At least five (5) years of extensive work experience within the mining, construction, and a heavy lifting industry

Technical Skills Required:

• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, logistics and inventory management, commercial understanding, and total cost management
• Team management dynamics
• Experience in change management in complex multi-business unit environments
• Sophisticated knowledge in transport and fleet management.
• Advanced knowledge in customs process and requirement in clearing and exporting goods

Managerial and other Skills Required:

• Keen attention to detail.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure/delays impact on demand on client/companies request fulfillment.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive work relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets.
• Analytical, numerically astute, and with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities