General Manager - Transport
Location
Jinja, Eastern Region
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Operations Specialties Managers
Posted
June 13, 2026
Our client company is s a pioneering distribution trading house of FMCG & beverage products in East Africa, operating since 1952.
Designation - General Manager - Transport
Location - Jinja, Uganda
Key Responsibilities:
- Fleet & Transport Operations: Manage the daily dispatch, maintenance, and routing of the transport fleet. Monitor telematics and vehicle utilization to reduce downtime and fuel consumption.
- Supply Chain Integration: Align transport schedules with procurement, warehousing, and sales to maintain a smooth flow of goods. Implement supply chain best practices to reduce bottlenecks and lead times.
- Financial Oversight: Hold complete P&L responsibility for the transport division. Develop departmental budgets, negotiate contracts with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and app...