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Job Description & Requirements
📌 Position: Logistics Manager
Industry: Land Transportation / Road Freight / Fleet Operations Reports to: Operations Director / General Manager
🎯 Job Summary
The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily transportation and fleet operations to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery of goods via land transport.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
1️⃣ Operations Management
- Plan and manage daily transportation schedules and routes
- Coordinate dispatch operations and delivery assignments
- Ensure timely pickups and deliveries
- Monitor fleet utilization and driver performance
- Handle emergency logistics issues (delays, breakdowns, accidents)
2️⃣ Fleet & Asset Management
- Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules and inspections
- Manage fleet availability and capacity planning
- Ensure compliance with transport regulations and safety standards
- Monitor fuel usage and vehicle efficiency
- Coordinate vehicle repairs and vendor servicing
3️⃣ Driver & Staff Supervision
- Supervise drivers, dispatchers, and logistics coordinators
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Ensure drivers comply with company policies and safety procedures
- Manage driver schedules and leave planning
- Organize safety and compliance training
4️⃣ Route Planning & Optimization
- Develop cost-efficient routing strategies
- Reduce fuel consumption and transit times
- Analyze GPS and tracking data
- Implement route optimization tools
5️⃣ Client & Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with customers regarding delivery schedules
- Handle service issues and complaints
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and subcontractors
- Coordinate with warehouses and distribution centers
6️⃣ Compliance & Regulatory Management
- Ensure compliance with transport authority regulations
- Manage permits, insurance, and vehicle documentation
- Ensure adherence to safety laws and road regulations
- Monitor driver licensing and certifications
7️⃣ Financial & Cost Control
- Prepare logistics budgets
- Monitor operational costs (fuel, tolls, maintenance)
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities
- Review freight rates and profitability per route
- Generate operational and financial reports
8️⃣ Reporting & Performance Analysis
- Track KPIs (on-time delivery rate, fuel efficiency, downtime)
- Prepare monthly performance reports
- Analyze logistics data for improvement opportunities
- Recommend strategic improvements
🛠 Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of land transport operations
- Route planning and fleet management expertise
- Leadership and team management skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Knowledge of transport compliance and safety regulations
- Proficiency in logistics software & GPS tracking systems
- Budgeting and cost analysis skills Typical QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or Business Administration 3–7+ years of experience in transportation/logistics operations Experience managing fleet-based operations



