Transport, Health and Safety Coordinator at DHL

Currently, we are seeking for a Transport , Health and Safety Coordinator. In this role, the successful candidate will manage and support the logistics operations in accordance with the group business strategy and be a direct link to our customers . If you feel that you are the right person, keep reading & discover the positive impact you can make and build a fantastic DHL career!

Key Responsibilities:

• To coordinate hinterland transport activities, forecast, plan and allocate truck requisitions in line with cargo requirements.
• Control transport pricing, leverage market and volumes to optimize transport profitability.
• Ensure proper compliance of suppliers and vendors in line with the company policy.
• Monitor, respond and act on any escalations with immediate and long term Corrective action.
• Vet and onboard new transporters in line with internal and external market demand projections.
• Constantly assess market trends and forecast possible challenges, changes, constraints and propose measures to minimize impact on company and client operations.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective health & safety program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation
• Liaise with onsite contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training
• Conduct surveys and audits as required to identify and minimize the risk to company and employees
• Assist with formulation of emergency contingency plans, write safe systems of work and amend where appropriate due to process/system changes
• Create, develop and maintain good relationships with service providers, while facilitating negotiations of best rates at country level
• Develop a culture of quality, service excellence , flexibility and cost consciousness
• Develop a team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team
• Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department
• Ensure Department KPI’s are maintained, displayed and achieved

Reports to: Head of Industrial Projects, East Africa.

Job Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management or any related business field
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with good commercial mindset.
• Extensive understanding of  health and safety legislation, transport sector and Forwarding Industry
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Results driven and attention to details
• Strong structuring skills
• Knowledge of the industry and stakeholders- transporters and regulatory authorities.
• Excellent management skills