Fleet Officer at Dangote

A Fleet Officer is responsible for executing various organizational and management duties to oversee, sustain, and enhance the transportation processes of the plant. The duties and responsibilities includes:

• Initiate purchasing vehicles to expand and/or enhance the fleet
• Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles
• Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed
• Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedules
• Coordinating Drivers and on-staff maintenance professionals when setting employee schedules
• Managing vehicle licensure and registration
• Ensuring all fleet members have proper licensure and up-to-date training
• Monitoring Drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices
• Searching for, hiring and training new Drivers
• Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress
• Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency

Requirements

• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills, including goal-setting, motivation and training
• Expert knowledge of best driving, delivery, vehicle maintenance and other industry practices
• Familiarity with transportation scheduling and management software
• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanics, including the ability to identify when major repairs are needed
• Ability to set and monitor a budget
• Good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities
• Keen attention to detail