Fleet manager
Job Description
The Fleet Manager oversees all transportation, fleet, and distribution activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of goods. This role manages end-to-end logistics operations, optimizes delivery performance, ensures compliance with regulations, and leads teams responsible for fleet management and distribution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s fleet of vehicles (trucks, vans, etc.) to ensure reliability and availability.
- Plan preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
- Monitor fuel usage, vehicle performance, and operating costs.
- Ensure all vehicles comply with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
- Manage relationships with vehicle suppliers, maintenance vendors, and leasing companies.
- Plan and organize daily transport operations to ensure on-time deliveries and collections.
- Optimize routes to reduce cost and improve delivery efficiency.
- Monitor driver performance, productivity, and adherence to policies.
- Maintain transport documentation (delivery notes, trip logs, route plans).
- Resolve transportation issues such as delays, breakdowns, or delivery discrepancies.
- Oversee warehousing dispatch and ensure correct picking, loading, and distribution of goods.
- Coordinate with warehouse and sales departments for accurate demand fulfillment.
- Maintain high service levels and manage KPI performance (OTIF, delivery accuracy, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with transport regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
- Conduct regular safety audits and driver training programs.
- Prepare reports on logistics performance, fleet utilization, transport costs, and efficiency metrics. · Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Implement distribution strategies to improve cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Lead, train, and motivate transport coordinators, dispatchers, and drivers.
- Oversee shift planning, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Requirement
- MBA/BA in Business Administration/ Logistic/Supplies Management /Transport Management.
- Minimum of 6 years for Masters or 8 years for Degree relevant experience.
- Advantageous if the candidate has a good English skill in addition to Ethiopian Local Languages.
How To Apply
Interested and Qualified Applicants can apply through
