Controller: Transport Operations

Job Overview

The Fleet Controller leads the daily management of a vehicle fleet, ensuring efficient transportation and timely haulage service delivery, with a particular emphasis on operations in cold chain logistics for clients such as Nigerian Breweries.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and optimizing delivery routes.
• Supervising overall fleet coordination and operation.
• Maintaining accurate records using platforms such as EDD, Instanta, and I-Manager.
• Monitoring fuel consumption to enhance productivity, vehicle usage, and cost control.
• Resolving operational issues promptly.
• Ensuring vehicle safety and maintenance standards.
• Maximizing revenue by fulfilling trip targets and order completions.
• Coordinating transport and logistics activities.
• Ensuring loading orders are met and goods are delivered to correct destinations, providing status updates during transit and delivery.
• Updating loaded trucks and trips on I-Manager and closing trips after completion.
• Monitoring service mileage to schedule timely maintenance within prescribed limits.
• Guaranteeing that vehicle load does not exceed tonnage capacity.
• Enforcing adherence to speed limits and escalating violations.
• Capturing and reporting trip data daily, weekly, and monthly within client locations.
• Conducting pre- and post-trip briefings for delivery personnel.
• Holding toolbox meetings to maintain safe operational standards.
• Liaising with client staff and field officers to resolve operational challenges.
• Inspecting trucks, trailers, accessories, documents, and safety equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Documenting incidents, accidents, and insurance claims promptly to minimize downtime.
• Ensuring all truck documentation is current to prevent delays.
• Using tracking platforms to monitor and report the status and activities of trucks to enhance delivery timeliness, driver productivity, fleet turnover, and client satisfaction.
• Issuing fuel via I-Manager in accordance with approved charts and consumption metrics.
• Ensuring timely receipt of proof of delivery (POD) from clients.
• Reporting significant issues to the Senior Fleet Controller.
• Managing and maintaining comprehensive fleet files and records.
• Controlling diesel consumption and fuel issuance with accurate record compliance.
• Ensuring health, safety, and security regulations compliance throughout operations.
• Making sure delivery officers use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) on site and during transit.
• Conducting effective risk assessments regularly and reviewing them as needed.
• Coordinating with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department for unresolved health, safety, or security matters.
• Assuming responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of all delivery officers under management.
• Following established health and safety guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's (BSc) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sciences or Social Sciences, with a minimum Second-Class Lower division/Lower Credit.
• Professional certifications such as Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CLTD), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Background in supply chain management particularly in related fields.
• Experience handling third-party logistics (3PL).
• Expertise in rescue and recovery operations at a high level.
• Strong capabilities in transport and logistics operations, fleet and driver management, and warehouse management.

About the Employer

DP World is a global trade enabler leveraging innovative technology and integrated logistics solutions to facilitate seamless supply chains worldwide. Employing over 111,000 professionals from 159 countries spanning six continents, DP World focuses on enhancing ports, marine, logistics, and technology sectors to propel international trade efficiency.

The company fosters a culture rooted in inclusion, diversity, and empowerment, encouraging creativity and innovation for a better connected world.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DP World upholds Equal Employment Opportunity principles and values diverse workforces, making recruitment decisions solely based on skills and experience, welcoming candidates regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.