A leading player in the Logistics and Distribution Industries would like to appoint a Fleet Manager at their branch in Johannesburg. The overall objective of this operations manager role is to effectively manage and oversee the day to day (also nightshift) operations of the depot/plant. This includes the short term planning and scheduling of daily operations. This extends from the productivity of drivers and their vehicles; along with the overall maintenance of vehicles; solving queries etc. in order to deliver exceptional service within clients’ SLA.
Budget Control:
Creditors - Ensure all invoices and PO’s are signed off and submitted to Finance. Follow up on outstanding money; Other - Insurance claims, traffic fines, vehicle maintenance; Management of driver hours; Budget and Resource Planning – Use relevant data and analysis to give input into budget preparation for the division/depot.
Client Service:
Service Culture – Deliver within SLA; Partnership Management – Cultivate objective working relationships with variety of stakeholders (e.g. HR team, IT, Clients); Client Relationship Management – Daily client interactions on the frontline. Solve challenges and queries to reduce complaints.
Operational Execution:
Oversee and manage own fleet of vehicles.
Trip management
Load trips onto in-house application; Manage and schedule drivers’ working hours; Route planning; Oversee successful loading of goods at clients with all relevant paperwork; Planning and scheduling the overs (old order incomplete from last loading cycle with new orders received.
Site Management and Staff Management.
Experience and Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a transport environment.
Proven track record of managing portfolio of customers.
Specific industry experience beneficial.
Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite – Excel, Word and Outlook)
A minimum of matric/grade 12
A relevant diploma/degree will be a benefit.
Must be willing to work flexible hours and over weekends.
A valid drivers’ license and own transport is required.
Languages - fluency in Afrikaans and English.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: R28,000.00 - R35,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:
- fleet management in a transport/distribution environment: 2 years (Required)
- management of a portfolio of customers: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English and Afrikaans (Preferred)
