Assistant Fleet Manager

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.