Our client is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors in FMCG seek a qualified and experienced Fleet Controller with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Transport and Logistics industry, managing a fleet size of between 150 and 300 vehicles. The successful candidate will responsible to ensure the efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation of a company’s vehicle fleet by overseeing vehicle allocation, driver management, route planning, and compliance with operational standards.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Allocates vehicle/trucks to the Logistics Drivers within the confines of the regulatory requirements standard operating procedures (SOPs). Monitors the vehicle/truck handover -takeover process by the Logistics Drivers. Maintains a live and accurate vehicle/truck allocation spreadsheet. Updates vehicle/truck compliance register. Plans and optimize routes to ensure cost effectiveness and timely delivery of customer/client’s products/cargo. Reviews routes for the attainment of business objectives. Liaises with Sales and Distribution Coordinator for picklists/customer orders timeous delivery to customers. Coordinates the transportation of all cargo/ consignments to achieve business objectives. Monitors the logistics driver’s compliance with the quality driving and adherence to set SOPs. Monitors the turnaround times of logistics drivers and address where there are anomalies. Initiates disciplinary to logistics drivers who are not complying to the set SOPs. Liaises with Vehicle Tracking team in monitoring drivers’ behaviours during their trips to achieve set turnaround times. Takes corrective action on any unwarranted behaviours. Follows up on outstanding vehicles/truck in the workshop. Updates the fleet list (active and inactive) weekly. Generates and shares daily, weekly and monthly reports on vehicle/truck allocation within set timelines for management decision making. Supervises Logistics Clerks, Logistics Interns and Logistics Drivers for improved employee performance always. Reviews the performance of subordinates against set performance goals and targets. Guides and coaches subordinate on their duties and take corrective action to address any performance deficiencies. Monitors and enforce subordinates’ compliance with SHEQ and legal requirements in liaison with the SHEQ Officer. Participates in accident investigation enquiries related to Logistics Drivers.

 

Qualifications: At least 5 O levels with Maths, English and Accounts being prerequisite. A Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Logistics and Transport Management, or any related discipline. A Diploma or Certificate Supervisory Management or any related staff supervision training.

 

A generous salary package will be offered to the successful candidate.

 

If you possess the required attributes and competencies, please attach your CV in Word format and send it to: cvs@oxfordrecruitment.co.zw