Fleet Manager (Logistics & Transportation)

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fleet management, logistics, vehicle maintenance, transportation planning, and regulatory compliance.
• This role is responsible for ensuring maximum fleet utilization, cost efficiency, timely deliveries, and operational excellence.
• We are seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee and optimize our transportation and fleet operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize vehicle downtime.
• Investigate vehicle incidents, accidents, and operational issues while implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance expenses, and fleet operating costs, implementing cost-saving initiatives where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across fleet and transportation operations.
• Manage relationships with vehicle vendors, maintenance contractors, transport partners, and service providers.
• Prepare fleet performance reports, maintenance records, utilization reports, and transportation KPIs for management.
• Develop and implement fleet management strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor vehicle schedules, routing, and dispatch operations.
• Supervise fleet personnel, including drivers and transport coordinators, ensuring adherence to company policies and safety standards.
• Manage the company's fleet operations, ensuring maximum vehicle availability, utilization, and performance.
• Track fleet performance using GPS tracking systems, telematics, and fleet management software.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and safe driving practices.
• Ensure compliance with road transport regulations, vehicle licensing, insurance, and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing large commercial fleets within logistics, FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, or transportation companies.
• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing fleet budgets, fuel management, vehicle servicing, and vendor performance.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Fleet Management, Logistics, or Transportation Operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in fleet management systems, GPS tracking platforms, Microsoft Excel, and ERP software.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian road safety regulations, transport compliance, and fleet documentation.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, vehicle lifecycle management, transportation planning, and route optimization.