Transport Manager
2026-01-20T19:16:03+00:00
Brites Management
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FULL_TIME
Mlolongo
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Logistics, Transportation & Procurement
2026-01-31T17:00:00+00:00
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JOB SUMMARY
The Transport Manager will be responsible for leading the transformation and daily operations of a fully-fledged Transport Department. The role encompasses strategic leadership, compliance management, and full accountability over the company’s in-house and outsourced logistics functions. Key deliverables include minimizing operational risks (fuel theft, route deviations, driver collusion), aligning interdepartmental delivery schedules, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing technology-driven systems that enhance efficiency, visibility, and cost control.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fleet Reliability & Preventive Maintenance
- Ensure 100% pre-departure inspections with signed-off checklists to guarantee roadworthiness of all vehicles.
- Implement and enforce a preventive maintenance schedule to reduce breakdown frequency and extend asset life.
- Monitor garage and mechanic performance with turnaround benchmarks for repairs and report on adherence.
- Expected Outcome: Minimized breakdowns, reduced repair costs, and improved vehicle availability.
Dispatch & Truck Availability
- Work closely with the Watch Tower to guarantee real-time daily truck availability.
- Enforce early morning departures for all scheduled trucks.
- Ensure trucks spend ≤1 hr 30 mins at the dock through better coordination with the Dispatch team.
- Track and continuously improve truck turnaround time per trip.
- Expected Outcome: Faster turnaround, increased daily dispatch capacity, and higher delivery reliability.
Vehicle Utilization & Cost Control
- Maintain 85%+ utilization of internal fleet at all times.
- Accurately verify and control fuel usage, mileage, and petty cash requests.
- Implement cost-cutting initiatives by optimizing routes, enforcing fuel efficiency, and managing spare parts inventory.
- Expected Outcome: Lower cost per delivery/km, higher fleet efficiency, and improved financial control.
3PL & Vehicle Sourcing
- Source, contract, and manage 3PL providers, ensuring they meet company standards, permits, and compliance.
- Allocate 3PL trucks in line with production schedules and customer demand, ensuring performance tracking.
- Develop strong working relationships with 3PLs to guarantee consistent capacity and service quality.
- Expected Outcome: Reliable 3PL support, optimized cost of outsourcing, and improved flexibility during peak demand.
Driver & Yard Management
- Act as overall yard marshal, ensuring order, discipline, and adherence to SOPs.
- Set and monitor driver KPIs: turnaround time, safe driving, fuel efficiency, and delivery punctuality.
- Partner with HR on recruitment, training, and driver incentive models to boost retention and accountability.
- Expected Outcome: A motivated, disciplined, and efficient driver workforce that meets performance standards.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Strong leadership, planning, and analytical capabilities
- In-depth knowledge of Kenyan transport regulations and logistics operations.
- High integrity and problem-solving mindset in high-pressure environments.
- ERP proficiency (SAP, Odoo), GPS tracking systems, and reporting tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
Fleet Reliability & Preventive Maintenance
Ensure 100% pre-departure inspections with signed-off checklists to guarantee roadworthiness of all vehicles.
Implement and enforce a preventive maintenance schedule to reduce breakdown frequency and extend asset life.
Monitor garage and mechanic performance with turnaround benchmarks for repairs and report on adherence.
Expected Outcome: Minimized breakdowns, reduced repair costs, and improved vehicle availability.
Dispatch & Truck Availability
Work closely with the Watch Tower to guarantee real-time daily truck availability.
Enforce early morning departures for all scheduled trucks.
Ensure trucks spend ≤1 hr 30 mins at the dock through better coordination with the Dispatch team.
Track and continuously improve truck turnaround time per trip.
Expected Outcome: Faster turnaround, increased daily dispatch capacity, and higher delivery reliability.
Vehicle Utilization & Cost Control
Maintain 85%+ utilization of internal fleet at all times.
Accurately verify and control fuel usage, mileage, and petty cash requests.
Implement cost-cutting initiatives by optimizing routes, enforcing fuel efficiency, and managing spare parts inventory.
Expected Outcome: Lower cost per delivery/km, higher fleet efficiency, and improved financial control.
3PL & Vehicle Sourcing
Source, contract, and manage 3PL providers, ensuring they meet company standards, permits, and compliance.
Allocate 3PL trucks in line with production schedules and customer demand, ensuring performance tracking.
Develop strong working relationships with 3PLs to guarantee consistent capacity and service quality.
Expected Outcome: Reliable 3PL support, optimized cost of outsourcing, and improved flexibility during peak demand.
Driver & Yard Management
Act as overall yard marshal, ensuring order, discipline, and adherence to SOPs.
Set and monitor driver KPIs: turnaround time, safe driving, fuel efficiency, and delivery punctuality.
Partner with HR on recruitment, training, and driver incentive models to boost retention and accountability.
Expected Outcome: A motivated, disciplined, and efficient driver workforce that meets performance standards.
Strong leadership, planning, and analytical capabilities
In-depth knowledge of Kenyan transport regulations and logistics operations.
High integrity and problem-solving mindset in high-pressure environments.
ERP proficiency (SAP, Odoo), GPS tracking systems, and reporting tools.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
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Vacancy title:
Transport Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Logistics, Transportation & Procurement]
Jobs at:
Brites Management
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, January 31 2026
Duty Station:
Mlolongo | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB SUMMARY
The Transport Manager will be responsible for leading the transformation and daily operations of a fully-fledged Transport Department. The role encompasses strategic leadership, compliance management, and full accountability over the company’s in-house and outsourced logistics functions. Key deliverables include minimizing operational risks (fuel theft, route deviations, driver collusion), aligning interdepartmental delivery schedules, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing technology-driven systems that enhance efficiency, visibility, and cost control.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fleet Reliability & Preventive Maintenance
- Ensure 100% pre-departure inspections with signed-off checklists to guarantee roadworthiness of all vehicles.
- Implement and enforce a preventive maintenance schedule to reduce breakdown frequency and extend asset life.
- Monitor garage and mechanic performance with turnaround benchmarks for repairs and report on adherence.
- Expected Outcome: Minimized breakdowns, reduced repair costs, and improved vehicle availability.
Dispatch & Truck Availability
- Work closely with the Watch Tower to guarantee real-time daily truck availability.
- Enforce early morning departures for all scheduled trucks.
- Ensure trucks spend ≤1 hr 30 mins at the dock through better coordination with the Dispatch team.
- Track and continuously improve truck turnaround time per trip.
- Expected Outcome: Faster turnaround, increased daily dispatch capacity, and higher delivery reliability.
Vehicle Utilization & Cost Control
- Maintain 85%+ utilization of internal fleet at all times.
- Accurately verify and control fuel usage, mileage, and petty cash requests.
- Implement cost-cutting initiatives by optimizing routes, enforcing fuel efficiency, and managing spare parts inventory.
- Expected Outcome: Lower cost per delivery/km, higher fleet efficiency, and improved financial control.
3PL & Vehicle Sourcing
- Source, contract, and manage 3PL providers, ensuring they meet company standards, permits, and compliance.
- Allocate 3PL trucks in line with production schedules and customer demand, ensuring performance tracking.
- Develop strong working relationships with 3PLs to guarantee consistent capacity and service quality.
- Expected Outcome: Reliable 3PL support, optimized cost of outsourcing, and improved flexibility during peak demand.
Driver & Yard Management
- Act as overall yard marshal, ensuring order, discipline, and adherence to SOPs.
- Set and monitor driver KPIs: turnaround time, safe driving, fuel efficiency, and delivery punctuality.
- Partner with HR on recruitment, training, and driver incentive models to boost retention and accountability.
- Expected Outcome: A motivated, disciplined, and efficient driver workforce that meets performance standards.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Strong leadership, planning, and analytical capabilities
- In-depth knowledge of Kenyan transport regulations and logistics operations.
- High integrity and problem-solving mindset in high-pressure environments.
- ERP proficiency (SAP, Odoo), GPS tracking systems, and reporting tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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