Fleet Manager in a Logistics company in Lagos

21Search Limited - Our client, a Logistics company in Lagos State is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fleet Manager Location: Lagos

Job Description

We are looking for a Fleet Manager who can work closely with its contract and full-time drivers to minimize expenditures and deliver the highest possible level of service to its customers.
The ideal fleet manager would be responsible for route scheduling, vehicle maintenance, Drivers’ supervision and management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements, budget preparation and management, training new employees, and purchasing new company vehicles.
He/she will also be responsible for analytics of fleet efficiency and reports.

Job Specification

Schedule transportation routes per geopolitical zones with particular movement plans.
Ensure regular vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Responsible for the decision on purchase of company vehicles.
Assist drivers to create the most efficient routes.
Create reports of trucks and drivers' effectiveness to be regularly analyzed for the department efficiency.
Meeting regularly with drivers and maintenance team members to discuss ways to meet or exceed corporate revenue goals.
Ensures fleet compliance to all road and vehicle regulations and laws; Nigeria Highway Code, road signs, and necessary documentations.
Responsible for hiring and training of drivers, monitor driver’s performance and effect sanctions when necessary.
Maintain and manage relationships with mechanic hubs across Nigeria (divided by the 6 geopolitical zones).
Collaborate with human resources and business manager to add quality drivers to the fleet.
Develop a strategy for decreasing vehicle maintenance cost; work closely with the maintenance team to find ways to reduce downtime due to repairs or routine maintenance.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Logistics or related degree.
Minimum of 3 years experience in fleet management.
Ability to analyze large sets of data and draw conclusions
Excellent attention to details
Great knowledge of vehicles
Ability to manage recoveries.
A certification in fleet management or logistics will be an advantage.
Ability to effectively co-ordinate drivers and engineers is mandatory.
Great organizational skills
Time management skills