Logistics Dispatcher

Job Description

• Strong communication, analytical, and MS Office skills
• Oversee the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of members of the logistics team
• Direct and coordinate all activities of the logistics team as they pertain to the movement of goods and items across various locations
• Oversee the coordination and routing of company vehicles for deliveries
• Conduct direct dispatching, routing activities, and tracking of all vehicles in the region
• Ensures that customer difficulties or problems are investigated and resolved
• Coordinates maintenance of the company vehicles.
• Implements safety audits and trains staff members on safety issues
• Maintains knowledge of best practices including the most efficient and cost-effective methods.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations in collaboration with other managers
• Conduct performance evaluations of automobiles in a timely and constructive manner
• Ensures compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations
• Reviews and analyzes expenditures and other financial information; uses the results to develop and implement plans, policies, and budgets for efficiency
• Determine the exact fuel gauge for every route using the standard practice
• Coordination and arranging of reverse logistics business on the return journeys to minimize the cost of delivery
• Direct reporting to the departmental head on matters arising, with adequate sensitization on the magnitude of the matter requiring attention

Person Specification

• B.Sc. in Business Administration, Transport Management or other related fields
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in logistics and transport operations
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a managerial capacity
• Professional certification in Transportation & Logistics is an added advantage
• Familiarity with logistics software and systems
• Knowledge of local transportation regulations and routes in South West Nigeria