Export Transport Coordinator
2026-04-24T10:31:46+00:00
Fracht Uganda SMC Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Plot 104 Katalima Road, Naguru-Kampala
Kampala Office
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Logistics
Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations
2026-05-08T17:00:00+00:00
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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
* 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.
* 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 * 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) * 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
* 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 * 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 * Experience using ERP or logistics management systems is an added advantage
JOB-69eb4692d6ea0
Vacancy title:
Export Transport Coordinator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Fracht Uganda SMC Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 8 2026
Duty Station:
Plot 104 Katalima Road, Naguru-Kampala | Kampala Office | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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)
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