Transport Coordinator - Accra

A reputable company is seeking a suitably qualified Transport Coordinator to fill its job vacancy in Accra. 

Job Responsibiiities

• The Transport Coordinator ensures company fleet of vehicles are maintained and in good condition at all times.
• Manages the organization’s transport unit and its assets to ensure cost effective processes are deployed to aid productivity.
• Develop and implement fleet administration standards and vehicle operating policies.
• Manage the efficient allocations of vehicles to all divisions to facilitate productivity.
• Maintain a database of all vehicle life cycle related documents. That is purchase & transfer vehicle documents, maintenance related cost, insurance, vehicle assignment documents, disposal related documents etc.
• Develop, monitor and manage an effective process
• of dispensing fuel to company vehicles.
• Develop and manage a preventive maintenance schedule for all company vehicles.
• Maintain a database and effective management of spare parts stock and assets in the fleet unit
• Develop and Maintain strong stakeholder work relationships with all approved maintenance workshop/transport agencies/insurance. This will include workshop visits.

• Run periodic report via the fleet and vehicle tracking system to ensure vehicles are used efficiently contributing to high productivity and prevent abuse.
• Maintain a database, manage and track all parcels dispatched to and from the company to ensure safety and prevent mismanagement of parcels.
• Manage the operations of fleet in the regions and oversee activities through regular visits to the regions.
• Ensure drivers are consistently up to date on road regulations, drive defensively, hold the required driving qualifications and their driver’s licences are valid.
• Generate report per planned cycle or as and when requested for.

Required Skills or Experience

QUALIFICATION

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as in the area of Humanities, Social Sciences, Administration.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience. This is a MUST.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of vehicles and Vehicle/ transport management, regulations and practices

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The applicant must demonstrate the following skills and abilities

• Strong administration skills
• Good intuition to make crucial judgment calls
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful and polite
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be punctual and flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics