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Transport Dispatcher
2026-03-17T13:22:30+00:00
Wasoko
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FULL_TIME
Eldoret
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Admin & Office
KES
MONTH
2026-03-30T17:00:00+00:00
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About Wasoko:

Wasoko is one of East Africa’s fastest-growing retail-tech and distribution companies, transforming how underserved general-trade retailers access essential goods. We buy directly from suppliers and deliver a full portfolio of commodities and non-commodities through our app — making restocking simple, reliable, and efficient. As the market leader in Kenya, we continue to reshape how the informal retail ecosystem operates.

Role Overview:

The role is responsible for managing and optimizing daily delivery operations to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate order fulfilment. This includes coordinating dispatch, supervising drivers and fleet performance, resolving real-time delivery issues, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain high service standards, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Order & Dispatch Management: Oversee order scheduling, dispatching, and routing to achieve 100% same-day delivery, including proactive fleet capacity planning.
  • Route Optimization: Plan, review, and optimize delivery routes daily to improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and resolve failed deliveries promptly.
  • Driver & Fleet Oversight: Monitor vehicle status, driver attendance, performance, and ensure proper coaching, training, and compliance with safety and transport regulations.
  • Real-Time Operations Support: Maintain constant communication with drivers and resolve in-route issues such as delays, breakdowns, or route deviations.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with warehouse, fulfilment, customer service, and operations teams to ensure seamless dispatch, 100% order fulfilment, and high stock accuracy.
  • Customer & Stakeholder Communication: Respond promptly to customer and client inquiries regarding delivery schedules and shipment status.
  • Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Maintain accurate transport records, update systems daily, conduct driver debriefs, track performance metrics, and drive ongoing operational improvements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in transport coordination, dispatch, or last-mile delivery operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of route planning, fleet management, and transport management systems.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and transport regulations, with experience supervising drivers or 3PL teams.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Oversee order scheduling, dispatching, and routing to achieve 100% same-day delivery, including proactive fleet capacity planning.
  • Plan, review, and optimize delivery routes daily to improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and resolve failed deliveries promptly.
  • Monitor vehicle status, driver attendance, performance, and ensure proper coaching, training, and compliance with safety and transport regulations.
  • Maintain constant communication with drivers and resolve in-route issues such as delays, breakdowns, or route deviations.
  • Work closely with warehouse, fulfilment, customer service, and operations teams to ensure seamless dispatch, 100% order fulfilment, and high stock accuracy.
  • Respond promptly to customer and client inquiries regarding delivery schedules and shipment status.
  • Maintain accurate transport records, update systems daily, conduct driver debriefs, track performance metrics, and drive ongoing operational improvements.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Route planning
  • Fleet management
  • Transport management systems
  • Knowledge of safety standards and transport regulations
  • Supervising drivers or 3PL teams
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in transport coordination, dispatch, or last-mile delivery operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of route planning, fleet management, and transport management systems.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and transport regulations, with experience supervising drivers or 3PL teams.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.
bachelor degree
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JOB-69b955963436a

Vacancy title:
Transport Dispatcher

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Wasoko

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 30 2026

Duty Station:
Eldoret | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About Wasoko:

Wasoko is one of East Africa’s fastest-growing retail-tech and distribution companies, transforming how underserved general-trade retailers access essential goods. We buy directly from suppliers and deliver a full portfolio of commodities and non-commodities through our app — making restocking simple, reliable, and efficient. As the market leader in Kenya, we continue to reshape how the informal retail ecosystem operates.

Role Overview:

The role is responsible for managing and optimizing daily delivery operations to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate order fulfilment. This includes coordinating dispatch, supervising drivers and fleet performance, resolving real-time delivery issues, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain high service standards, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Order & Dispatch Management: Oversee order scheduling, dispatching, and routing to achieve 100% same-day delivery, including proactive fleet capacity planning.
  • Route Optimization: Plan, review, and optimize delivery routes daily to improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and resolve failed deliveries promptly.
  • Driver & Fleet Oversight: Monitor vehicle status, driver attendance, performance, and ensure proper coaching, training, and compliance with safety and transport regulations.
  • Real-Time Operations Support: Maintain constant communication with drivers and resolve in-route issues such as delays, breakdowns, or route deviations.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with warehouse, fulfilment, customer service, and operations teams to ensure seamless dispatch, 100% order fulfilment, and high stock accuracy.
  • Customer & Stakeholder Communication: Respond promptly to customer and client inquiries regarding delivery schedules and shipment status.
  • Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Maintain accurate transport records, update systems daily, conduct driver debriefs, track performance metrics, and drive ongoing operational improvements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in transport coordination, dispatch, or last-mile delivery operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of route planning, fleet management, and transport management systems.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and transport regulations, with experience supervising drivers or 3PL teams.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Advertising jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, March 30 2026
Duty Station: Eldoret | Nairobi
Posted: 17-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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