Fleet Manager  

Summary:

The Fleet Manager shall be in-charge of overall fleet operations inclusive of manpower management, responsible for planning, directing, managing, coordinating and supervising the programs for acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal of fleet vehicles. The Fleet Manager shall also serve as the primary contact concerning the vehicle fleet and operations working hand in hand with Distribution Center and Distribution Hubs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Vehicle scheduling and dispatch.
• Efficient asset utilization and route planning.
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance
• Training drivers on risk management protocols, safety standards, and more
• Makes plan, schedule and route of trucks to maximize productivity and efficiency of drivers
• Ensure SOP and Safety Policies are implemented at all times
• Ensure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced as scheduled
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with clients and partner forwarders
• Motivates, organizes and encourages teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met
• Monitor and control the driver and truck activities
• Monitor and maintain records of Accident and Incident Reports
• Appraising staff performance and also taking disciplinary measures when required
• Arranging for the induction and trainings of all drivers, including newly hired
• Assist in leading and directing strategic planning for logistics and transportation route
• Oversee the monitoring and documentation of the daily transportation schedule
• Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures
• Maintaining accurate administrative records
• Oversee and maintains a complete inventory system through recording all expenditures and income of each vehicle, maintenance equipment, fuel, repair parts, supplies, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Work from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, inclusive of lunch break (1 hour) and coffee breaks (15 minutes); reporting during weekends and holidays may be necessary.
• Regular field work and DC visits.
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned from time to time by the management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree of any course, preferably in Logistics/Operations
• At least 4 year(s) of working experience in the related field as Manager or equivalent.
• Must be keen in planning, scheduling and routing of truck fleet
• Preferably with experience in Logistics/E-Commerce operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have experience in fleet management, having served as manager and at least holding a supervisory level position
• Have experience in self operated vehicle management, third-party management, and operational quality management
• Must have adequate computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office and willing to learn other application software relating to the job functions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible, and willing to work on extended hours
• Effective Time Management and Multitasking skills
• Must have knowledge in parts and basic troubleshooting of trucks