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

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)