Transport Cordinator - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-30
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Kampala
Uganda

BE PART OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.

We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain Uganda, we’re looking for…

Transport Coordinator

Role Outline

Support the transport office in document management, onboarding of subcontracted fleet and reporting on all subcontracted requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Filing of documents                                                                                                                                               
  • Report generation and KPI tracking                                                                                                                                  
  • Communicating with the drivers and transporters on key company requirements                                                 
  • Planning on rest and leave days                                                                                                                                         
  • Updating of transporter files                                                                                                                                              
  • Recording of incidents and accidents relating to transport operations                                                                      
  • Coordinate toolbox meetings for drivers                                                                                                                          
  • Documenting the transporters / drivers’ issue including complains and reporting to the transport supervisor Transport customer care to distributors and internal customers                                                                          
  • Reports on fleet operations                                                                                                                                                
  • Updates on incidents and accidents events                                                                                                                     
  • Assisting security, client on regular updates on planning and truck routing                                                             
  • Follow up with warehouse on the execution of planned orders.                                                                                 
  • Share daily reports on activities done                                                                                                                               
  • Attend operations and safety meetings                                                                                                                            
  • Good customer care                                                                                                                                                             
  • Review driver pre inspection sheets and share highlights of reported defects for closure.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in a Transport and Logistics Management Or related field                                                                             
  • 3 years in similar role     
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
  • Excellent organizational skills                                                                                                                                            
  • Computer literate                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

·        Maintains effective relationships with customers.

·        Develops and delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions.

·        Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment.

·        Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs.

·        Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others’ views.

·        Develops strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy.

·        Communicates strategy.

·        Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives.

·        Aligns resources and the organization within own area of responsibility to achieve objectives.

·        Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed.

·        Champions continuous improvement and innovation.

·        Inspires results and respect by empowerment, accountability recognition and rewards recognizing the contribution of others.

·        Provides employees, colleagues and business partners with candid and regular feedback.

·        Provides employees with development opportunities.

·        Supports employees with career opportunities.

·        Inspires others to develop themselves.

·        Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values.

·        Actively seeks feedback to improve performance.

·        Develops new skills and modifies behaviors based on feedback.

·        Takes personal responsibility for career and development.

Languages

English - verbal and written.