Responsibilities:
The major duties, tasks, and responsibilities commonly performed by managers in charge of fleet are shown in the job description example below:
- Decide the vehicles to be bought and how they are to be equipped
- Oversee the sale and/or auction of used vehicles as at when due
- Regularly report expenses and performances of the fleet to the management of the company
- Draw up a budget for the company's fleet management department and present it to management for further analysis and approval
- Ensure compliance of the company with government regulations that have to do with the transportation industry
- Take preventive measure to ensure safety of vehicles and drivers too
- Make sure vehicles are always ready and available to meet orders by scheduling and monitoring current trends in the industry, so as to enable forecasts
- Make sure that all vehicles are properly registered; carry out inspection on regular basis
- Take part in different workshops and/or programs to keep up with new trend in the industry
- Monitor fuel purchases by administering fuel cards for all vehicles to their respective drivers. This is done in order to regulate costs/expenses.
- Driver management
- Managing and hiring team
- Division Profitability
Skills:
- Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and coordinating abilities
- Must possess good leadership qualities
- Must be proactive and be able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of computer applications
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5 – 8 years in Fleet Management or logistics
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing industry
QUALIFICATION
A bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field such as logistics, supply chain management, or Transportation.
