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Fleet Manager

Category:	Engineering & Construction , Logistics, Transportation & Manufacturing	Location:	, Uganda
Employment Type:	Full-Time

Summary:

Company profile

Our client is large integrated FMCG organisation with a manufacturing base in Uganda feeding all Regional markets with various products. They are looking for a talented, sober, mature self-starter to fill this position.

Job Purpose: To manage a large fleet of trucks with responsibility for efficiency and turnaround as well as maximize the utilization of the fleet while containing costs in the operations of the business.

adeptsystems

Description:

· Plan, organize & direct the work of the section to meet objectives with the most efficient use of personnel, facilities & equipment.

· Administer activities connected with the purchase of garage tools, automotive repair supplies, repair parts & accessories. Develop a testing and inspection program to determine quality & suitability & compliance with specifications for vehicles, parts, accessories & materials.

· Prepare monthly reports and projections on the mileage covered against the returns on investment.

· Develop and implement fleet management plans that will guarantee the availability of a well maintained and serviced fleet.

· Manage the company service providers such as garages to ensure all vehicles are serviced, repaired and maintained in a timely and professional manner and that all legal requirements such as inspections, licenses and insurances are acquired on time.

· Ensure that spare parts are procured cost effectively and as per specifications, monitor vehicles usage and running costs and make appropriate recommendations to management on the same.

Requirements:

· Degree in Logistics or a comparable degree with additional related business management or equivalent

· Must have minimum 15 yrs experience in similar position and be tuned into the conditions and dynamics of East Africa

· Prior experience in fleet management including monitoring vehicle performance, managing running costs and records maintenance; experience working with Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV’s) is a must.

· Experience/knowledge in motor vehicle maintenance including troubleshooting and procurement of spare parts.

· Should have a sound knowledge of workshop operations/mechanics and be a solid team leader.

· Experience working with third parties such as garages, suppliers, insurance companies, licensing bodies etc.

· Excellent supervisory and reporting skills are key

· Ready to work for long hours

Competencies

· Relationship building and maintenance skills

· Negotiation skills

· Communication and interpersonal skills

· Problem solving skills

· Business awareness

· Market intelligence collection and providing feedback

Job ID:	34268
Date Posted:	15 July 2010
Closing Date:	27 August 2010 Want to know when similar jobs are posted? Create a Job Alert today!

Contact Info:	Adept Systems Adept Systems Management Consultants Web Address : http://Adeptsys.biz How to apply: Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business 27th August 2010. Adept Systems MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100 Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke Web: www.adeptsys.biz Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Visit our website for more vacancies

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