Logistics Manager at Adept Systems

Logistics Manager at Adept Systems | Iko Kazi

Job Purpose

To lead the safe, reliable, and cost-effective movement of naturally sourced CO₂ from production sites to local and regional customers by managing fleet operations, dispatch planning, driver performance, regulatory compliance, maintenance coordination, and cross-border distribution. The role ensures strong fleet availability, timely product delivery, controlled logistics costs, and high service standards across Carbacid's domestic and export markets.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily CO₂ dispatches from production sites to customers across local and regional routes.
Ensure safe, timely, and complete delivery of bulk and packaged CO₂ in line with customer commitments.
Manage fleet availability, utilisation, scheduling, and allocation to meet production and customer demand.
Coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and statutory checks for trucks, tankers, and support vehicles.
Optimise routes, loads, turnaround times, and fuel use to reduce delivery costs and improve service reliability.
Enforce transport safety, hazardous product handling standards, and driver compliance on all movements.
Supervise, train, and evaluate drivers and logistics staff to build a disciplined, safety-focused team.
Manage cross-border transport documentation, customs clearance, permits, and corridor compliance requirements.
Monitor vehicle tracking systems, delivery performance, fleet incidents, product losses, and corrective actions.
Control logistics budgets, fuel consumption, spare parts use, maintenance costs, and third-party transport spend.
Maintain accurate logistics records, KPI reports, delivery documentation, and fleet performance dashboards.
Work closely with production, sales, maintenance, finance, and customer service teams to resolve delivery issues quickly.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certification in logistics, supply chain, or transport management (CILT, CIPS, or equivalent) is desired.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, and fleet management.
Demonstrated responsibility for fleet operations across multi-country corridors.
Proven track record in regional commercial/sales execution, key account management, and contract negotiation.
Experience managing cross-border transport, export documentation, customs processes, and non-Tariff Barriers across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Experience leading sizeable and operationally dispersed logistics and driver teams.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial gases, FMCG, or related sectors preferred.

End Date Octorber 2nd 2026

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