Capacity Supervisor
Capacity Supervisor
Exact Manpower Consulting Ltd
Reporting Structure
Report To:
Transport Manager
Interact:
employees,management,clients
Job Requirements
Education:
Job Level:
Intermidiate Level
Gender:
Both
Experience:
3 Years
Ability and Skills:
Work under pressure
Culture:
Multiculture
Knowledge:
communication , Organization , Communication , Decision Making , fleet management , Work under pressure
Personality:
Dependable & team player
Languages:
Main Duties
Job Summary:
- The Capacity Supervisor is responsible for ensuring sufficient and reliable transportation resources to meet the company’s daily delivery and dispatch needs. This role involves managing transport capacity planning, carrier relationships, coordination with dispatch teams, and resolving resource gaps in a timely manner. The supervisor plays a critical role in balancing supply and demand of logistics capacity while ensuring delivery efficiency and cost control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport Capacity Planning
- Assess daily and weekly transport requirements based on dispatch schedules
- Plan and reserve adequate transport resources (in-house and third-party)
- Monitor fleet availability and coordinate with dispatch team
- Carrier Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external transport providers
- Evaluate carrier performance and ensure service-level compliance
- Negotiate and allocate transport jobs to qualified carriers as needed
- Resource Gap Coordination
- Identify capacity shortages and respond quickly to ensure on-time delivery
- Collaborate with dispatch supervisors to reallocate vehicles when needed
- Maintain a flexible backup plan for peak delivery periods or emergencies
- Compliance and Documentation
- Ensure all carriers meet company safety and compliance requirements
- Maintain accurate records of transport allocation, performance, and usage
- Verify documents including contracts, permits, and insurance
- Reporting & Cost Control
- Track capacity utilization and transport cost efficiency
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports on vehicle performance and gaps
- Provide insights to optimize transport cost while maintaining service quality
Other Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
- Masters or Degree in Transport Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain
- Minimum 3 years' experience in transportation or logistics operations
- Strong understanding of fleet management and third-party carrier coordination
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics systems (ERP is a plus)
- Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to make quick decisions under pressure
- Familiarity with Tanzanian transportation regulations and practices
Location :
Tanzania:
ubungo
Dar Es Salaam
Industry :Manufacturing
Company :
Exact Manpower Consulting Ltd
