Fleet Coordinator

Tigerbrands; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Fleet Coordinator to lead daily fleet operations in a fast-moving consumer goods environment. You will coordinate vehicle allocations, monitor utilization, schedule maintenance, and ensure compliance with roadworthy standards while driving cost-saving initiatives.

You will bring 5 years of leadership in logistics plus a National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent, and you will collaborate across drivers, operations, and management to deliver reliable, safe transport

Qualifications

• 5 years' leadership experience in logistics within an FMCG environment.
• National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily fleet activities to ensure vehicles are available and assigned according to requirements.
• Monitor vehicle utilization and optimize fleet deployment.
• Schedule vehicle allocations based on business priorities.
• Track vehicle movements and maintain fleet records.
• Ensure communication between drivers, operations, maintenance providers and management.
• Respond to operational issues and vehicle breakdowns promptly.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and servicing for all fleet vehicles.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and ensure services are completed on time.
• Coordinate repairs and inspections and maintain records.
• Ensure roadworthiness and safety standards compliance.
• Monitor licenses, registrations, permits and certifications.
• Coordinate annual inspections and audits.
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide development points bi-annually.
• Manage career and succession plans and discipline.
• Oversee policy compliance and consequence management.
• Training and development and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Coordinate daily fleet activities to ensure vehicles are available and assigned according to operational requirements.
• Monitor vehicle utilization and optimize fleet deployment.
• Schedule vehicle allocations based on business priorities.
• Track vehicle movements and maintain accurate fleet records.
• Ensure effective communication between drivers, operations teams, maintenance providers, and management.
• Respond to operational issues and vehicle breakdowns promptly.
• Schedule preventative maintenance and servicing for all fleet vehicles.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and ensure services are completed on time.
• Coordinate repairs and mechanical inspections.
• Maintain service and repair records.
• Ensure all vehicles comply with roadworthiness and safety standards.
• Monitor vehicle licenses, registration renewals, permits, and certifications.
• Coordinate annual inspections and compliance audits
• Conduct formal employee evaluations, providing formal feedback and development points bi-annually
• Manage career and succession plans, including development capability to ensure an appropriate level of skill and competence
• Manage conflict resolution
• Oversee the consistent application, enforcement and management of discipline across the team
• Manage compliance with relevant employment legislation and company policies
• Consequence management
• Training & development
• Monitor fuel consumption and identify irregularities.Track fuel card usage and reconcile monthly fuel reports. Analyze fleet costs, including:
  • Fuel
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Insurance
  • Licensing
  • Tolls
• Assist in developing cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor vehicle operating expenses against budgets.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• 5 years' Leadership experience in Logistics within an FMCG environment
• National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent

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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.