General Manager - Logistics & Fleet Operations

About the role

C4 Logistics Ltd is looking for a General Manager of Logistics and Fleet Operations to lead its transport, fleet and logistics activities in Uganda. The role reports to the Managing Director and ensures safe, reliable, compliant and profitable operations. It turns business objectives into operational plans, budgets, service standards and measurable targets, while improving fleet utilisation, productivity, customer service, cost control and revenue growth. The position is full-time and senior executive level, with regular travel to operational sites, customer locations and border points.

Key responsibilities

• Lead logistics and transport operations, including fleet deployment, dispatch, route planning, trip management and delivery performance.
• Manage fleet availability, utilisation, vehicle lifecycle, preventive maintenance, workshop performance and reduction of unplanned downtime.
• Oversee fuel procurement, consumption monitoring, reconciliations and controls to prevent losses and unauthorised expenditure.
• Manage drivers and operational teams, including performance, training, conduct, safety, staffing and accountability.
• Develop and monitor operating budgets, cost models, vehicle and route profitability, margins and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain customer relationships, oversee service quality and contract delivery, and resolve major escalations.
• Identify business development opportunities, support tenders and negotiations, and grow revenue through logistics contracts.
• Manage third-party transporters, suppliers, workshops and subcontractors, ensuring competitive terms, service quality and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with transport, vehicle, driver, occupational safety, environmental and cross-border requirements.
• Implement fleet-management, GPS/telematics, transport systems, operational reporting, internal controls and continuous improvement.
• Provide operational and financial reports to the Managing Director and escalate significant risks, incidents and decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Transport Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years' progressive experience in transport, fleet management, logistics or a related environment.
• At least 5 years in senior management with responsibility for significant teams, fleet assets, budgets or commercial performance.
• Demonstrated experience managing substantial heavy commercial vehicle or transport fleets, including fuel, maintenance, route planning, drivers and cost control.
• Experience managing customer contracts, suppliers and transport service providers.
• Preferred: Master's degree or MBA, professional certification such as CILT, and experience in Uganda or East Africa, cross-border operations, mixed fleets and GPS tracking or telematics.

Required skills

• Fleet and transport planning, data analysis and reporting, supplier and customer negotiation, risk management and people leadership.
• Strategic and commercial acumen, financial management, cost control and continuous improvement.

Performance is measured against targets covering fleet availability and utilisation, downtime, fuel efficiency, on-time delivery, maintenance compliance, operating costs, profitability, safety, customer satisfaction, supplier performance and business growth. Applications are submitted through the BrighterMonday portal.