Transport Manager at Konga

Konga is a leading player in the Nigerian ecommerce space, with over a thousand (1000) employees across the country, over 30 offline retail stores and many growing business subsidiaries such as KongaPay, Konga Travels and Tours, Konga Logistics, Konga Health, Konga Food etc.

As part of our business expansion strategy, we are currently seeking for talented, smart and energetic individuals with strong passion for the ecommerce space to join our Konga Logistics Team in the below role:

Job Title: Transport Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Type:  Full Time
Job Category: Management Level
Reports to: Head of Konga Logistics

Role Summary

• Plan and supervise shipments from the warehouse to the end-user
• Schedule daily and weekly routes
• Track orders and shipments using functional systems (e.g. bar-codes and tracking software)
• Coordinate with Warehouse Workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products
• Monitor and report on transportation costs
• Conduct regular safety and audits on equipment
• Organize training sessions for employees (e.g. proper use of machines and handling of hazardous material)
• Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
• Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation
• Stay up-to-date with safety regulations.
• Ensure shipping documents are properly filed
• Report, handle and record maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles
• Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or relevant field is a plus
• Proven work experience as a Transportation Manager, Shipping Manager or similar role
• Reasonable knowledge of supply chain management
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to supervise and train staff
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Experience preparing and tracking orders
• Familiarity with logistics software,

Why work with Konga?

• A unique opportunity to work in a fast paced, structured and technologically driven environment
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team growing the ecommerce space in Nigeria
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our fast-growing businesses.
• This role shall be remunerated adequately.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should send CV to: [email protected] with the role applied for written boldly as the subject of the email

Application Deadline  30th January, 2023