Job particulars
- Job title
- Transport Manager
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Logistics
- Level
- Management
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 5 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Transport Operations Management.
- Lead the planning, coordination and execution of all transport operations to ensure timely cargo movement and service delivery.
- Develop transport schedules, allocate resources and monitor execution to maximize fleet utilization and operational efficiency.
- Ensure daily transport activities are executed in accordance with customer requirements and operational priorities.
- Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions to resolve delays and service disruptions.
- Transport Planning & Fleet Optimization.
- Optimize truck allocation, route planning and transporter utilization to improve operational efficiency and reduce transport costs.
- Monitor transporter performance, equipment availability and capacity planning to meet customer demand.
- Ensure effective planning of loading schedules, departures and delivery timelines.
- Transporter & Vendor Management.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with transport service providers to ensure reliable and cost-effective transport solutions.
- Evaluate transporter performance against agreed service levels and contractual obligations.
- Support transporter onboarding, qualification and performance improvement initiatives.
- Participate in rate negotiations to improve transport cost competitiveness.
- Customs & Regulatory Compliance.
- Ensure compliance with all transport-related customs documentation and statutory requirements, including T1s, Exit Notes, T812 documentation and transit regulations.
- Monitor changes in customs regulations and implement operational changes where required.
- Ensure transport documentation is processed accurately and within required timelines.
- Customer Service & Operational Coordination.
- Coordinate closely with Commercial, Customer Service, Customs and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless transport execution.
- Maintain proactive communication with customers regarding shipment status and delivery performance. Performance Reporting & Cost Management.
- Prepare and present daily, weekly and monthly transport performance reports.
- Monitor transport costs, transporter buying rates and operational KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
- Analyse operational performance trends and recommend initiatives that improve efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. Leadership & Continuous Improvement.
- Lead, coach and develop the transport team to achieve operational excellence.
- Conduct performance reviews and ensure individual objectives align with departmental goals.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in transport or logistics operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong understanding of clearing & forwarding, customs procedures and regional transit operations.
- Working knowledge of KRA, KPA, URA and regional customs systems.
- ERP and transport management system experience is highly desirable.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services