JOB SUMMARY

Our client a waste management and recycling company is looking to hire a route planner to help manage its fleet of trucks. The position will directly report to the Logistics Manager.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Tracking of vehicle locations by GPS system.
• Developing and improving truck route plans
• Ensuring strict compliance with company regulations by drivers.
• Liaising with operations personnel and management on route plans.
• Compile reports on movements e.g. areas visited, mileage, trends, issues, and vehicle usage.
• Setting up geofences and movement advice/restrictions for drivers as per company regulations
• Prepare reports and raise issues such violation of geofences, speed limits, un-authorized movements etc. to management
• Ensure all incident reports are monitored, recorded, and followed up for fleet efficiency
• Ability to keep up with the technical changes in the GPS mapping software, report structuring and improvement as required by Fleet manager
• Ensure drivers follow company rules and regulations
• Escalate vehicle issues- repairs and maintenance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

·       Minimum of Diploma/Degree in Logistics with an IT focus (or related field)

·       Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a similar field and position.

·       Experience working with a tracking system or in a control room

·       Background in IT required, ideally with route planning software.

·       Strong Excel skills. 

·       Good geographic knowledge of Nairobi & Greater Nairobi metropolitan area

·       Logistics and road transport background preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:

ü  Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs quoting relevant skills, qualifications and experience to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ü  Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled

ü  Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted