Fleet Manager

About the Role

Potafo is looking for an experienced and results-oriented Fleet Manager to oversee and optimize our delivery fleet for the Hyperlocal & Quick Commerce vertical. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing last-mile delivery operations, with a strong focus on efficiency, cost control, and driver performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Operations: Oversee daily fleet activities, ensuring smooth and timely deliveries while optimizing vehicle utilization and driver allocation.
• Driver Management: Recruit, onboard, and train delivery partners; monitor their performance to ensure adherence to KPIs like on-time delivery rate, order fulfillment, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintenance Scheduling: Implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce vehicle downtime and ensure fleet readiness.
• Route Optimization: Use data and analytics to optimize routes, reduce delivery times, and maximize fuel efficiency.
• Cost Control: Monitor and manage fleet-related expenses.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain all legal and operational documents.
• Fleet Safety: Establish and enforce safety protocols for drivers, vehicles, and delivery processes, with regular safety training sessions.
• Technology Utilization: Leverage fleet management software tools to monitor vehicle and driver performance in real time.
• KPI Monitoring: Track and achieve critical performance metrics that comes here.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in fleet management or last-mile delivery operations, preferably with quick delivery companies.
• Industry Expertise: Strong understanding of hyperlocal delivery, fleet dynamics, and driver behavior.
• Performance-Driven: Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed KPIs related to on-time delivery, fleet utilization, and cost control.
• Tech-Savvy: Hands-on experience with fleet management systems and route optimization software.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and motivate large teams of drivers and delivery partners.
• Problem-Solving: Quick thinker with the ability to handle operational issues effectively and implement scalable solutions.
• Educational Background: A degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Flexibility: Willing to work in dynamic and fast-paced environments with an ability to adapt to operational challenges.

Why Join Potafo?

• Be a part of a ground breaking project in hyperlocal and quick commerce.
• Lead a vital component of Potafo’s operations, with opportunities for innovation and leadership.
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calicut, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fleet Operations: 1 year (Required)
• Team management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person