WTS Energy, headquartered in the Netherlands and established in 2000, is one of the leading Outsourcing & Workforce Management Companies to the Global Energy industry. WTS Supplies Manpower, Recruitment, Outsourcing Services in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. WTS Energy works on all Energy projects, Oil & Gas and Renewables

Job Purpose:

We are currently hiring a Land Transport Supervisor in Nairobi, Kenya, to oversee and optimize our logistics and transportation operations. In this role, the successful  candidate will ensure timely and cost-effective product delivery, maintain compliance with company policies, and drive continuous improvement. He or she Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in materials management, preferably in the FMCG industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and assess logistics operations, collaborating with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies, and customers.
• Deliver logistics solutions while maintaining high-quality service within budget constraints.
• Monitor and optimize quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit or delivery by carriers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Manage delivery route planning to meet SLAs and ensure on-time, in-full delivery performance.
• Monitor delivery status and report discrepancies to the Logistics Manager.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Foster strong relationships with all parties involved in the logistics process.
• Conduct or review environmental audits for environmentally friendly logistics practices.
• Ensure statutory compliance in licensing, permitting, and certifications.
• Build partnerships to satisfy transportation and equipment needs of various users.

HSE Responsibilities:

• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and assessments for land transport vehicles and trucks.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining Safety Management System documentation.
• Collaborate with managers on risk assessments, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines for the Logistics Department.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics.
• Must have 5 years and above of professional experience in materials management, preferably in the FMCG industry.
• Completion of basic management and HSE courses is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Bill of Material (BOM), and customer data systems.
• Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics, including import/export, customs regulations, and fleet management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in data entry and inventory software and systems.
• Compliance with local/national and international standards and codes, health, safety, environment, and quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving ability.