Transport, Logistics, and Workshops Executive

Feb 23, 2024 | Interviewing, Senior Managerial & Executive Positions

Our client has been established for many years in the Retail sector – and currently is looking for a person to take up the challenging and interesting position above.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversees the running of the Transport, Logistics, and Workshops departments and ensures the respective departments’ KPIs are reached, aligned with the Company’s goals, and within budget.
  • Develops the operational plan for the transport and logistics department,
  • Responsible for overseeing the management of the Workshops Department (including fabrication)
  • Responsible for achieving financial KPIs as set out in the allocated Department’s budget & for managing expenditure & costs.
  • Responsible for leading, managing & developing a high-performing team aligned with Company HR Policy, Values & Behaviors
  • Ensures compliance with company QA, SHE, GHPs (Good Hygiene Practice), and all other company SOPs & deadlines.
  • Responsible for the allocated department’s corporate risk controls & for ensuring compliance with legal & company requirements.
  • Responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, security, and general appearance of all allocated departments’ infrastructure, assets, equipment & stocks.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Relevant qualification in transport and logistics and fleet maintenance
  • A tertiary qualification with a major in Engineering, Operations, or a related field would be a distinct advantage.
  • Industry-wide reputation as a thought and development leader with a proven track record of complex supply chain solutions including international transportation.
  • Has keen strategic agility and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing timelines while tactfully interfacing with customers and line Managers.
  • Strong negotiating skills and strategic supplier management skills.
  • Ability to respond effectively to changing workloads and priorities.
  • Detail-orientated, self-motivated, patient, organized, and resourceful.
  • Ability to proactively identify opportunities, obstacles and develop solutions.
Please send your CV in Word format. Also, provide your current salary and benefits details!

Email CVs to Mirriam Dzapasi: mirriam@valcol.co.zw  and

Colin Roberts: colin@valcol.co.zw