Background

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), the reference multimodal logistics operator in Africa, is part of the MSC family. With 23,000 employees in 50 countries, the company connects Africa to Africa and to the rest of the world. AGL relies on its 250 subsidiaries in Africa, Haiti, Timor and Indonesia to provide port, ocean, logistics and railway solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Operations Management

• Coordinate and oversee daily transport activities including route planning, driver and vehicle allocation, and real-time operational monitoring.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods in line with customer SLAs and operational plans.
• Ensure seamless integration and optimal utilization of company-owned and subcontracted fleets.

Fleet & Equipment Management.

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure fleet availability, roadworthiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor fleet utilization, fuel consumption, mileage, downtime, and operating costs.
• Implement fuel management and cost-control initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Manage transport management systems (TMS) and digital tracking tools, ensuring accuracy and timely updates of fleet records.

People Management & Leadership

• Lead, coach, and motivate drivers, fleet officers, dispatchers, and transport operations staff.
• Manage recruitment support, onboarding, induction, and training of drivers and fleet personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations, manage attendance and leave schedules, and enforce discipline in line with company HR policies.
• Address employee grievances promptly and fairly while maintaining operational discipline and accountability

Performance Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, track, and analyze transport KPIs covering cost, service levels, safety performance, fleet utilization, and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to approved SOPs for dispatch, routing, journey management, and client communication.
• Conduct internal audits and reviews to ensure operational compliance and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean transport practices and process optimization.

QHSSE Compliance & Safety.

• Enforce strict compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (QHSSE) policies and statutory requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors comply fully with company HSE standards and contractual obligations.
• Support sustainability initiatives including fuel reduction, emissions control, eco-driving practices, and environmental protection measures.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all transport-related matters
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance, Commercial, and QHSSE teams to align transport activities with business objectives.
• Support service improvement initiatives and maintain strong client relationships.

P&L and Financial Responsibility

• Manage the transport P&L, including monitoring revenues, operating costs, and profitability.
• Prepare and manage transport budgets, forecasts, and cost-control plans.
• Implement cost-optimization strategies related to fleet size, fuel usage, maintenance, subcontracting, and route efficiency.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in fleet and transport operations, including managerial responsibility.
• Proven track record in managing a large fleet and delivering transport solutions in East Africa.
• Strong knowledge of transport, regulatory environment and operational best practices in Kenya.
• Experience in using transport management systems (TMS), GPS tracking tools, and fleet analytics platforms.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of customs, regulatory, and QHSSE standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license (Category CE) and knowledge of vehicle technical specifications will be an added advantage.

• Coordinate and oversee daily transport activities including route planning, driver and vehicle allocation, and real-time operational monitoring.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods in line with customer SLAs and operational plans.
• Ensure seamless integration and optimal utilization of company-owned and subcontracted fleets.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure fleet availability, roadworthiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor fleet utilization, fuel consumption, mileage, downtime, and operating costs.
• Implement fuel management and cost-control initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Manage transport management systems (TMS) and digital tracking tools, ensuring accuracy and timely updates of fleet records.
• Lead, coach, and motivate drivers, fleet officers, dispatchers, and transport operations staff.
• Manage recruitment support, onboarding, induction, and training of drivers and fleet personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations, manage attendance and leave schedules, and enforce discipline in line with company HR policies.
• Address employee grievances promptly and fairly while maintaining operational discipline and accountability
• Develop, track, and analyze transport KPIs covering cost, service levels, safety performance, fleet utilization, and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to approved SOPs for dispatch, routing, journey management, and client communication.
• Conduct internal audits and reviews to ensure operational compliance and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean transport practices and process optimization.
• Enforce strict compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (QHSSE) policies and statutory requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors comply fully with company HSE standards and contractual obligations.
• Support sustainability initiatives including fuel reduction, emissions control, eco-driving practices, and environmental protection measures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all transport-related matters
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance, Commercial, and QHSSE teams to align transport activities with business objectives.
• Support service improvement initiatives and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage the transport P&L, including monitoring revenues, operating costs, and profitability.
• Prepare and manage transport budgets, forecasts, and cost-control plans.
• Implement cost-optimization strategies related to fleet size, fuel usage, maintenance, subcontracting, and route efficiency.

• Leadership
• Planning
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or a related field.
• Proven track record in managing a large fleet and delivering transport solutions in East Africa.
• Strong knowledge of transport, regulatory environment and operational best practices in Kenya.
• Experience in using transport management systems (TMS), GPS tracking tools, and fleet analytics platforms.
• Strong knowledge of customs, regulatory, and QHSSE standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Valid driver's license (Category CE) and knowledge of vehicle technical specifications will be an added advantage.