Fleet Manager at Promasidor

The ideal candidate will be responsible for

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve PNG fleet operations (motor vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and other approved transport forms)
• Follow up with Finance and other departments to ensure insurance documents (policy registration, claims etc), security and other necessary documentation for all PNG vehicles are processed
• Develop and implement a risk management system for PNG fleet management
• Implement proactive measures to prepare for changes in Company policy, government regulations and other factors that will affect PNG’s fleet operations in Nigeria
• Initiate and contribute actively to the strategic planning for all PNG fleet operations to meet the Company’s emerging and future transportation needs.
• Perform and oversee activities related to acquisition, utilization, repair, preventative maintenance and replacement of PNG’s fleet, vehicle spares and accessories to satisfy the company’s growing transportation needs and policy initiatives
• Design and initiate fleet maintenance programs and report on fleet efficiency
• Review quotation from suppliers and vendors and advise PNG management on the best option in terms of cost and brand quality
• Prepare and manage budgets and expenditure for the fleet department’s annual operations
• Monitor the depreciation and amortization process for all vehicles in the PNG fleet and oversee the sale of fully or partially depreciated vehicles
• Research fleet efficiency and recommend effective and cost saving approaches to fleet management
• Establish and administer a Vehicle Replacement Program
• Manage pool and tool of trade vehicles at various locations and coordinate their assignment to all users
• Manage company fuel program (including strategic fuel reserves and dumps around the country) and advise management on alternative fuel use systems to ensure efficiency and control
• Prepare, review and recommend changes to PNG’s transport policy
• Liaise with third party vendors (service and motor vehicle driver providers) to negotiate cost effective rates
• Establish proper coordination of regional fleet operations for efficiency and control purposes
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant local authorities, especially Nigerian Police, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Customs, Immigrations etc

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• First Degree in Arts, Social sciences or any other relevant discipline.
• Masters degree in Transport Management will be an added advantage
• Minimum 8 years work experience, of which 5 years must be in Transport/Fleet Management in a reputable organization running a large fleet
• Minimum 3 years at a supervisory level
• Working relationship with Police, FRSC and traffic regulatory bodies

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Fleet Operations
• Vehicle Maintenance & Management
• Business Acumen
• Cost management
• Customer service & relationship management
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership Skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making
• Time management
• Self-motivated