Assistant Fleet Manager (Container body trucks)

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.