Cochrane Trucking limited is looking for a suitably, qualified and competent individual to join our team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Booking in deliveries and liaising with customers.
-Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
-Communicating effectively with clients and responding to their requirements.
-Route planning
-Directing all transportation activities.
-Developing transportation relationships.
-Negotiating and bargaining transportation prices.

Skills and qualities
-Ability to appraise and use IT packages and electronic communication methods.
-Tact, diplomacy and calmness, especially when dealing with tired drivers and disgruntled customers.

-Fluent speaking French a must.
-An analytic mind and good numeracy skills.
-Excellent geographical knowledge.
-Good people management and coordination skills.
-Excellent financial acumen.
-Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
-Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry.
-Good intuition to make crucial judgment calls.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

– Full grade 12 certificate.
– Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant work experience may substitute for a degree.
– Must be a member of Zambia Chartered institute of logistics and transport.
– Minimum experience of at least 2 years in logistics  management, preferably in the road freight transportation industry.
-Strong knowledge of logistics and transportation regulations and best practices.
-Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to manage a diverse team.
– Proficiency in using transportation management software and MS Office Suite.
-Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
-Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.