Senior Logistics Supervisor

Job Description

• The Senior Logistics Supervisor manages end-to-end transport operations, supply chain logistics, equipment mobilization, and material distribution across operational bases, project yards, and active constructionsites.
• This position is responsible for driving fleet cost efficiency, maximizing haulage asset utilization, enforcing strict journey management controls, and ensuring zero-harm transport operations in full compliance with corporate HSE standards.

Responsibilities / Roles

• Plan, schedule, and execute daily dispatch routes for heavy trucks, lowbeds, flatbeds, light vehicles, and specialized transport units.
• Coordinate the mobilization and demobilization of heavy machinery, equipment, and bulk project materials between central storage bases and active project sites.
• Monitor real-time vehicle telematics and GPS tracking systems to optimize routing, limit turnaround delays, and eliminate unauthorized asset usage.
• Align dispatch schedules with site demand forecasts by collaborating closely with procurement, inventory, and site project managers.
• Supervise safe loading, offloading, weight distribution, and cargo-securing procedures (lashing, rigging, and padding) at yards and site drop points.
• Enforce mandatory Journey Management Plans (JMPs) for all long-distance movements, night-driving restrictions, and route hazard assessments.
• Conduct pre-trip driver briefings, daily vehicle safety checklists, and enforce speed governors and driving-hour caps.
• Supervise compliance with road traffic safety regulations, dangerous goods haulage requirements, and oversized cargo movement permits.
• Track fuel consumption rates per vehicle, identifying anomalies, excessive idling, or fuel loss.
• Compile daily movement dashboards, vehicle maintenance requisitions, journey risk analyses, and monthly operational cost reports for executive management.

Qualification

• B.Sc. or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Transport Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• CertiProfessional certification in Logistics/Transport (e.g., CILT, CIPS, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years of progressive experience in industrial logistics, site transport, or heavy haulage operations within construction, oil & gas, EPC, or heavy manufacturing sectors.
• Hands-on experience with GPS tracking software, Fleet Management Systems (FMS), ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics), and advanced Excel data tracking.
• High crisis management resilience, firm supervisory command, disciplined safety leadership, and sharp route planning capabilities.