Export Transport Coordinator

Description
Fracht Uganda is hiring a Export Transport Coordinator with the following key duties and responsibilities;

Key Duties and 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, Skills and 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
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
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

Shipping& Logistics

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.

How to Apply:

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

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Address application to;

The Human Resource Manager

Fracht Uganda SMC Ltd