Fleet Manager at Dorbe-Leit Solutions Limited

Job Purpose/Summary

The job holder will be managing the profitability of the company’s fleet through sound management of vehicle utilization and Turn-around-Time, fuel analysis and reconciliation, tyre usage, procuring spare parts/tires, and instilling discipline among drivers among other things.

Fleet Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports (P&L) Analyzing the company’s fleet profitability per vehicle unit and as a Fleet analysis. The report is due for the previous month on or before the 7th of the current month.
• Ensure the security of motor vehicles in all company operations including fitting of security devices.
• Ensure all motor vehicles comply with statutory requirements.
• Scheduling of the vehicles and assigning duties to drivers and assistant drivers.
• Ensure that the company fleet is maintained to the level that meets more than statutory requirements.
• Introduce, maintain and manage the system of transport key performance indicators consisting of safety records, kilometers traveled against the amount of fuel consumed and vehicle availability.
• Instill the rules of safety and security in drivers.
• Monitor operational achievement of performance goals, customer service and productivity levels of the drivers to ensure they are commensurate with contract standards.
• Ensure carrier compliance with all safety, environmental, and organizational policies and procedures in all processes involving product transit and delivery.
• Assist in developing risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios.
• Manage the fleet of vehicles to ensure Zero accidents both on the roads and yards, fuel efficiency and proper truck general maintenance.

Requirements for the Fleet Manager Job

• A minimum of a degree in Logistics, Accounting or a Business related course and its equivalent.
• 3-5 years’ logistics or general transportation experience of which 2 years should have been as at a Supervisory or management role with a busy transportation company.
• Proven work experience in fleet management, distribution, logistics or trucking business highly desirable.
• Prior experience managing teams is required.
• Able to influence and work with client organizations at a senior level.
• Able to offer solutions for different scenarios.
• A good understanding of corporate cultures, people performance and behavioral development.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Process driven.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with internal and external clients