We are looking for a Logistics and Equipment Manager to join our team and manage regional equipment coordination, supplier relationships, and door-to-door delivery and storage operations. The successful candidate will ensure efficient fleet utilization, timely maintenance, effective inventory control, and smooth coordination of pre-carriage and on-carriage services.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and coordinate the regional MAFI fleet, ensuring effective equipment utilization and availability.
- Track equipment repair and maintenance requirements and coordinate necessary actions with relevant teams and service providers.
- Monitor equipment inventory and operational needs to support uninterrupted logistics operations.
- Coordinate demurrage, storage, and detention matters with the Fleet Operations Manager.
- Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve equipment-related issues.
- Source, evaluate, and coordinate suppliers providing pre-carriage and on-carriage services.
- Manage the execution of contracts covering inland transportation, door-to-door delivery, and storage services.
- Monitor supplier performance, service quality, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate transportation and storage arrangements in line with customer requirements and operational schedules.
- Identify opportunities to improve service quality, optimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in logistics operations, equipment management, transportation, or supply chain management.
- Knowledge of equipment coordination, fleet management, and repair and maintenance processes.
- Experience managing transportation suppliers, service contracts, and storage operations.
- Understanding of pre-carriage and on-carriage processes and door-to-door logistics solutions.
- Strong coordination, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple operational priorities and work effectively with different stakeholders.
- Good command of written and spoken English.