JOB DETAILS:

Location: Kampala Office, Plot 104 Katalima Road, Naguru-Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Exports Manager

Background

Fracht Uganda is a Swiss International Freight Forwarder that has been in existence since 1955; with its headquarters located in Basel, Switzerland. As a reputable Freight Forwarder, FRACHT has a worldwide network that stretches across all continents. We are in 115 countries worldwide; of which 16 of these are in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Export Planning & Capacity Management: Understand daily export truck requirements and ensure sufficient transport capacity is secured in line with shipment volumes and operational targets.
• Transporter Sourcing & Allocation: Liaise with the Transport Manager to identify, onboard, and allocate reliable transporters for both local shunting and long-haul export movements.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all transporters are properly vetted, approved, and operating under valid, legally binding service agreements and required compliance documents.
• Truck Positioning & Movement Control: Coordinate with field staff and loading sites to ensure trucks are positioned on time for loading and closely monitored until gate-in at port.
• Tracking & Daily Reporting: Follow up proactively with transporters and drivers on truck positioning, loading status, transit progress, and port delivery. Prepare and circulate accurate daily export truck movement reports to the relevant teams.
• Market Transport Rate Monitoring: Maintain a strong awareness of market transport rates, capacity trends, fuel impacts, and competitor movements. Provide timely updates and recommendations to management for cost-effective planning and negotiations.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain professional, transparent, and productive relationships with transporters, ensuring smooth communication and long-term collaboration.
• Problem Solving & Escalation:
• Identify operational bottlenecks, delays, or capacity risks early and escalate with practical solutions to minimize disruption to export schedules.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Transport Management, or a related field
• A postgraduate qualification in logistics or supply chain management is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in logistics, transport coordination, or freight forwarding operations
• Proven experience in export logistics and truck coordination is required
• Experience working with transporters, fleet operations, and cross-border movements (e.g., Uganda to regional ports) is an added advantage
• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of transport planning and capacity management
• Knowledge of export processes, transit procedures, and port operations
• Familiarity with transporter compliance requirements (contracts, insurance, permits, driver documentation)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reporting, and data analysis
• Experience using ERP or logistics management systems is an added advantage

Commercial & Industry Knowledge

• Good understanding of market transport rates and trends
• Ability to support cost control and rate negotiations
• Awareness of factors affecting transport operations (fuel prices, demand fluctuations, regulatory changes)

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in reporting
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify and address operational challenges
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Other Requirements

• Ability to work beyond standard hours when required to support operations
• High level of integrity and professionalism

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letter, CV’S and copies of academic documents merged in one PDF document to recruitment@ug.fracht.com

Address application to;

The Human Resource Manager
Fracht Uganda SMC Ltd
Plot 104 Katalima Road Naguru
Kampala, Uganda

Deadline is Friday 08th May 2026 at 5:00pm (Applications will be received on a rolling basis)