Logistics Supervisor

at Alliad
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted April 16, 2026
Category Logistics
Management
Supervisor
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

About the job

Group Company: Alliad Uganda

Designation: Logistics Supervisor

Office Location: Kampala, Uganda (Warehouse / Yard + border posts)

Position Description: Lead and grow Alliad operations across KLA–MSA–KLA and KLA–Buliisa routes. Ensure on‑time delivery, compliance, cost control, fleet performance, and client growth in coordination with BD/Commercials. and Imports and Customs Officer

Primary Responsibilities Client retention: maintain 100% retention of all existing clients; escalate any risk of client loss immediately to BD/CommercialsNew business generation: identify and present minimum 1 new client prospect to BD/Commercials per quarter; support conversion of ≥ 1 new lane or client every 6 months

Trip planning and scheduling: plan, schedule and coordinate all truck trips across all routes; allocate drivers and trucks by priority order

Monitoring: track trip progress, GPS location, fuel consumption and border crossing timelines in real time; escalate delays or incidents immediately

Documentation and cross-border compliance: maintain trip manifests, cargo documents and border clearance files; ensure full compliance with URA, KRA and TRA requirements including C63 and SD3

Maintenance oversight: ensure both trucks adhere to preventive maintenance schedule within $180/truck/month repair budget

Team Supervison: supervise Logistics Coordinator and all drivers; review and approve driver allowances, expense claims and leave

Financial tracking and reporting: track and report Net Revenue per trip and per client; escalate margin shortfalls; prepare weekly and monthly operational reports for BD and Finance

Lease management for internal and External players: liaise with Clients on lease scheduling, daily rate invoicing ($TBD/day/truck minimum), and lease agreement terms

Position-Specific Requirements Minimum 5 years in freight / cross-border logistics in East Africa — non-negotiable

Proven knowledge of UG–KE border procedures and customs documentation (C63, SD3, TRA forms)

Experience managing 30–40 ton heavy truck fleets operationally

Valid Driving Licence Class C or above (preferred)

Fluent English spoken and written; Swahili an advantage

Willingness to travel regularly to regional border OR goods locations posts (Mombasa, Malaba, Busia, Mutukula, Tilenga , Mbarara etc)

Available and reachable during active trips including evenings and weekends

Physically mobile across yard, warehouse and field environments

Position-Specific Skills Cross-border compliance: C63, SD3, URA/KRA/TRA documentation

Fleet scheduling and route optimisation for long-haul HGV

Net Revenue and margin tracking per trip and per client

Client relationship management and commercial negotiation

GPS fleet monitoring and real-time trip tracking

Driver management: allowances, PSV compliance, logbook review

MS Excel: cost reconciliation, NR reporting, budget vs actual

MDR / Allied Kenya lease management and daily rate invoicing

Incident escalation and crisis decision-making under pressure

Management report writing for BD and Finance

Additional Responsibilities: HSE enforcement, incident escalation, management reporting, process improvement.

Reporting Designation: BD Manager & BD Commercial

Reporting Department: Business Development

Educational Qualifications Preferred Category: Logistics / Supply Chain

Field Specialization: Logistics / Business / Supply Chain/

Degree: Bachelor’s Degree and/ OR Specialised Certification

Academic Score: Not specified

Institution Tier: Recognized university

Required Certifications: Cross‑border logistics knowledge (C63, SD3); Driving Licence (Class A B or C )if available

Required Training: HSE, fleet management, reporting, ( Alliad Logistics operations- to be recommended in house)

Required Work Experience Industry: Road Freight / Cross‑Border Logistics

Role: Logistics / Fleet Management

Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years

KPIs

Client retention (100%),

Trip on‑time performance (≥95%),

fleet utilisation (≥90%),

NR/trip targets,

fuel cost control,

border clearance ≤4 hrs.

Team engagements and growth

Competencies / Knowledge / Skills

Leadership, Commercial acumen, East Africa customs procedures, Team supervision, Excel reporting, Excellent communication decision‑making.

Abilities Physical: Field and yard mobility

Other: High pressure decision‑making, Team player, commitment to deliver the required results ,availability during trips, critical thinking

Work Environment Details: Office, yard, warehouses, border posts

Specific Requirements

Travel: Regular (regional & border)

Vehicle: operational

Work Permit: N/A

Employment Terms

Pay Rate: 3,500,000/month (gross,

Contract Type: Full‑time

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