Logistics Manager

Role Overview

The Logistics/Transport Manager leads the planning and day-to-day performance of fleet operations, coordinating the movement of products and materials so deliveries meet agreed schedules. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the role balances cost control, dependable service, fleet readiness and regulatory compliance, while guiding the logistics team and using performance data to improve operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the fleet budget, review spending and operating performance, and put practical improvements in place to reduce inefficiencies and costs.
• Plan transport activity and monitor delivery schedules, addressing emerging delays to protect delivery windows and service quality.
• Coordinate routine vehicle servicing, repairs and inspections to keep the fleet safe and available for work.
• Maintain fleet compliance with applicable registration, licensing and safety requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop logistics employees, setting clear expectations and reinforcing company policies and high standards of performance.
• Track logistics and fleet metrics, produce performance reports, and use findings to recommend operational changes.
• Manage working relationships with maintenance providers, parts suppliers and fuel vendors to support fleet operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration with a logistics focus.
• Four to six years of experience in logistics or supply chain work, preferably in manufacturing or a comparable industry.
• Strong working knowledge of fleet management principles and established practices.
• Ability to interpret operational data and apply it to decisions about cost, delivery performance and process improvement.
• Leadership and team-management skills, including the ability to coach others and positively influence colleagues.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the confidence to challenge ideas constructively.
• Strategic perspective, collaboration, emotional intelligence and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Commitment to acting in line with Danco’s core values and leadership principles.