Senior Executive, Transport & Distribution

Brief Summary:

• Lead transportation, distribution, inventory, and warehouse operations to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective service delivery. Drive operational excellence through team leadership, regulatory compliance, performance analysis, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation budgets, monitor expenditure, and implement cost-control measures without compromising service standards. Supervise warehouse activities, optimise storage capacity, and maintain accurate inventory records through physical counts and variance reconciliation. Develop and implement transportation strategies, delivery schedules, and routing plans to improve efficiency and control costs. Manage relationships with transportation providers, negotiate service agreements, and monitor performance against agreed standards. Coordinate inventory transfers and organise warehouse floor space in accordance with storage requirements. Oversee the safe and timely loading, unloading, and handling of goods. Ensure the prompt delivery of supplies and equipment, including urgent and ad-hoc deliveries when required. Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, safety procedures, and environmental requirements. Enforce safe operating procedures for material-handling equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, and coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs. Lead, mentor, and develop the transportation and distribution team. Conduct performance reviews and implement development plans to strengthen team capability and accountability. Monitor key performance indicators related to efficiency, costs, service levels, and operational quality. Prepare performance reports for senior management and implement corrective actions based on operational data and feedback. Analyse financial and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Two to five years of relevant experience in transportation, distribution, or logistics management. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale transportation and distribution operations. Experience negotiating contracts and managing relationships with external service providers. Practical experience in inventory control and warehouse operations. Proficiency in logistics software and related operational systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Proven capability to lead teams and manage performance effectively. Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet strict deadlines. Ability to manage urgent and ad-hoc delivery requirements when necessary.