Sr. Fleet Manager (Container body trucks)

SR. FLEET EXECUTIVE

1. Fleet Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations of company-owned and hired vehicles.
• Ensure timely availability and deployment of vehicles as per dispatch and business requirements.
• Plan vehicle allocation, routes and schedules for efficient utilization.
• Monitor vehicle movement through GPS and ensure adherence to planned routes and schedules.

2. Driver & Transporter Management

• Coordinate with drivers, transporters and logistics team for smooth vehicle operations.
• Monitor driver attendance, performance, discipline and compliance with company requirements.
• Ensure proper coordination and follow-up in case of vehicle delays, breakdowns or route deviations.

3. Vehicle Maintenance & Compliance

• Monitor vehicle servicing, repairs, fitness, insurance, permits, PUC and other statutory documents.
• Maintain records of vehicle-wise maintenance and renewal schedules.
• Coordinate with maintenance/service vendors and ensure timely resolution of vehicle-related issues.

4. Cost & Fuel Control

• Monitor fuel consumption, mileage and vehicle running costs.
• Identify abnormal fuel consumption, excessive idling and unnecessary vehicle expenses.
• Prepare and maintain vehicle-wise cost and utilization reports.

5. GPS & Fleet Monitoring

• Monitor GPS tracking of vehicles and investigate route deviations, unauthorized stoppages and excessive idle time.
• Prepare daily GPS/fleet monitoring reports and highlight exceptions to the reporting manager.
• Ensure GPS devices are functional and coordinate for timely resolution of technical issues.

6. MIS & Reporting

Prepare daily/weekly/monthly fleet reports covering:

• Vehicle utilization
• Trip details
• Fuel consumption
• Mileage
• Vehicle availability
• Maintenance status
• GPS deviations
• Breakdown and downtime
• Maintain accurate fleet records and documentation.

7. Team Coordination & Supervision

• Coordinate with the logistics team for daily fleet requirements and reporting.
• Guide junior fleet/logistics executives and ensure assigned reports and activities are completed on time.
• Ensure that daily reporting activities are properly managed by the team even during absence of any team member.

Skills:

• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and coordinating abilities
• Must possess good leadership qualities
• Must be proactive and be able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of computer applications

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

5 - 8 years in Fleet Management or logistics especially in Body container vehicle - Heavy Vehicle

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing industry.

QUALIFICATION

A bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field such as logistics, supply chain management, or Transportation. Candidates required from manufacturing background are preferred.