TRANSPORT SPECIALIST

JOB TITLE: TRANSPORT SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: RESEARCH

REPORTING TO: RESEARCH MANAGER

BASED AT: NAIROBI, KENYA

ABOUT FARSIGHT GROUP:

Farsight Africa Group is a leading full-service Pan-African communications company that delivers impactful solutions to companies, governments, development organizations and individuals across East Africa.

Farsight Africa Group has established a reputation in the marketplace for working in complex and challenging environments that demand a comprehensive understanding of local cultures, indigenous communication practices and relationships with stakeholders at both the grassroots and national level.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Developing and implementing transportation policies and procedures
2. Recruiting and overseeing the performance of the transportation stuff
3. Addressing client queries and complaints and reverting the urgent ones to the Transportation Manager
4. Coordinating with the Transportation Manager to optimize transportation services
5. Ensuring compliance with the industry regulations and requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, or a related field

· Minimum 10 years’ experience in Transport Planning, Transit Oriented Development and local level transport development

· Complete knowledge of the industry rules, regulations, and logistics procedures

· Familiarity with logistics software such as Oracle NetSuite ERP, Dataman ERP, and Infor WMS

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

· Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

· Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking.

· Ability to predict challenges and proactively head-off obstacles.

· Excellent problem-solving skills, innovative and solutions-oriented.