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KANSAI
PLASCON UGANDA LIMITED
Job Title: Dispatch & Logistics Manager
Reports to: Terminal Operations
Manager City: Kampala,
Uganda
Operations Job Status: Full-Time/Exempt
Company Summary:
Kansai Plascon Uganda Limited
is a growing, paints and decorations manufacturer in the East Africa region. Headquartered
in Kampala, the Company manufactures a diverse line of materials including
undercoat, paint emulsion, Vinyl paddings, Trade Wall Cover, Plascryls and various
other aggregate materials.
Position Summary:
The position is responsible for managing the dispatch
functions of Kansai Plascon’s fleet operations to ensure the efficient and
effective movement of our customers' products. It entails direct and indirect
supervision of the dispatch team and the professional drivers. Addition to strategy development, the
Dispatch Manager will develop and monitor field efficiencies and innovate new
ways to improve operations. Handling complaints, discussing challenges and
working with management to develop action plans to improve driver performance,
profitability and customer service.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
This job has supervisory responsibilities for Departmental
Dispatchers. It includes responsibility for employee performance reviews and
feedback, providing motivation and encouragement, scheduling time off, employee
grievances or complaints, pay changes and dispatcher accountability
responsibilities. May be required to perform other duties to cover staff
shortages or address customer needs.
Responsibilities:
·
Manage all
routing modifications to ensure the business is utilizing equipment and staff
efficiently regarding hauling maximum tonnage, coordinating backhaul
opportunities, conserving fuel, reducing idle time, etc. by utilizing available
technology.
·
Continually
assess the service level and provide recommendations to managers regarding
opportunities to improve operational performance.
·
Monitor and
manage Key Performance Indicators and cost factors impacting operational
effectiveness.
·
Effectively
communicate with customers on a regular basis regarding core transportation
issues impacting the customer and the effectiveness and efficiency of the
fleet.
·
Build and
maintain a positive work environment where team members and their contributions
are recognized and valued. Maintain frequent communication with all team
members.
·
Promote and
monitor employee safety and take proactive steps to create a positive safety
culture. Partner with customer, internal and external resources as necessary to
identify, evaluate and remove safety obstacles. Ensure compliance with safety
programs and protocols as well as federal, state and local regulations.
·
Embrace, promote
and lead continuous improvement efforts, including selection and implementation
of dispatch component of enterprise software.
·
Set and monitor
productivity, service, and safety targets for each route and driver.
·
Monitor daily
truck revenue goals – explain variances from company standard.
Knowledge and
Critical Skills/Expertise:
Education/Experience:
·
Associate,
Vocational or Technical Degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred in
Logistics, Transportation, Business or related field
·
3-5 years of
experience in the Transportation Industry (Transportation management,
dispatching, customer interaction)
·
Demonstrated experience in transportation
analysis leading, directing, communicating change and developing a team
strongly desired.
·
Knowledge of
enterprise software applications and conversion activities.
·
Solid written and
oral skills with a strong ability to work with others
·
Experience with
financials and a financial acumen.
Mathematical Skills: General Mathematics. Ability to
add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical
problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,
oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The successful applicant
must have a positive outlook and have the ability to multi-task. Will need to
be flexible to cover operations as needed. Customer service is the #1 priority
of Kanasi Plascon.
Work Hours: The work schedule for
the Dispatch & Logistics Manager is thirty five to forty five hours per
week. With occasional overtime, in case there is an overload.
Remuneration: An attractive entry level will vary depending on the skills
possessed.
Send your application to the HR
Director to reach him not later than Thursday 9th, January 2020
on the address below.
Kansai
Plascon Uganda Limited
Plot 28 Kyaggwe Block 112, Kolo Mukono
P. O Box 4627, Kampala
UGANDA
Phone: +256 200 529801/6
Fax: +256 414 342074
Email: info@kansaiplascon.co.ug
