Fleet Officer at White Soul Group

White Soul Group - Our company is a leading haulage company in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Fleet Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Our company is a leading haulage company in Nigeria, looking to engage qualified and experienced Fleet Officers to manage our fleet across various locations in Nigeria. The ideal candidate would be required to:

• Utilize GPS systems in conjunction with tracking unit to monitor drivers and track vehicles at all
• Develop, maintain and ensure adherence to disciplinary procedures and drivers’ orientation program and administering disciplinary measures to non-compliant drivers.
• Assist the HR unit in the recruitment of quality drivers into the fleet.
• Managing drivers so they adhere to strict schedules.
• Oversee assigned fleet’s operations and make direct reports to the Fleet Coordinator on fleet performance and other operational requirements
• Monitor and report daily trucks turn-around time
• Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking vehicles
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve all complaints relating to fleet management or drivers conduct
• Obtain and maintain annual inspections certification by regulatory authorities or in line with contractual obligations from clients.
• Obtain and maintain all truck licensing, registrations and permits
• Oversee proper use of fuel/diesel rations; maintain log and account for fuel/diesel and oil storage tanks
• Coordinate daily pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections
• Training and re-training of the drivers for efficiency
• Regularly holding meeting with the (except those on official assignment) to discuss and ensure the smooth operations and the actualization of the goals of the company
• Constantly monitor the tracking report and follow up with drivers on issues raised and send updated report on issues resolution.

Academic Requirements and Experience

• Ability to develop and maintain an accurate record-keeping system
• Ability to think on one’s feet and make decisions quickly
• Listening skills: Willing to listen to drivers, office personnel, management, state and federal regulators and their concerns.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized tertiary institution
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in supply chain management, including, haulage, logistics, and fleet management and customer service operations
• Complete and up-to-date knowledge of Federal and State transportation regulations.
• Ability to accurately calculate load arrival times and other performance parameters.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Excel with a manifest readiness to learn company specific fleet management software quickly
• Handle emergencies: Ability to stay calm and take decisions quickly
• Differentiate driver issues, decipher problems versus complaints and proffer relevant solutions.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 31st March, 2021.