GS Fleet Regional Operations Associate

Johnson & Johnson; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Durban is seeking a Regional Operations Associate for fleet management. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in fleet operations, strong organizational skills, and experience liaising with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include coordinating daily fleet activities, supporting strategy implementation, and analyzing performance data. This role requires at least a bachelor's degree and 4+ years in fleet operations or a related field, offering a chance to make a significant impact on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in fleet operations or related roles.
• Proven experience in fleet or similar program management.
• In-depth knowledge of fleet operations best practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily fleet operational activities for efficiency.
• Serve as liaison between vendors and Johnson & Johnson functions.
• Support implementation of cost-effective fleet operations strategies.

Skills

Fleet operations experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function

Project/Program Management

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America; Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Global Services (GS) Fleet Regional Operations Associate to be located in Tampa, FL or New Brunswick, NJ. The Global Services (GS) Fleet Regional Operations Associate will be responsible for partnering with the leadership team to coordinate day-to-day fleet operations, which includes vehicle acquisition, maintenance, fuel management, driver issue resolution, compliance, risk management, and stakeholder management. The GS Fleet Regional Operations Associate will act as a liaison between Leasing Companies (LCs), Fleet Management Companies (FMCs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and internal Johnson & Johnson functions. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, knowledge of local markets’ fleet nuances, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily fleet operational activities (e.g., vehicle delivery & return, maintenance, repairs, etc.) to ensure operational efficiency and deliver a positive experience for fleet-eligible employees by assisting with resolving their fleet-related escalations.
• Serve as a support contact and liaison between LCs, FMCs, OEMs, other fleet vendors/suppliers, and internal Johnson & Johnson functions to facilitate fleet operational processes, maintain optimal working relationships, and resolve issues/conflicts that may arise between J&J and its suppliers.
• Ensure the right balance between local business needs and J&J’s Global Fleet strategy by collaborating with internal stakeholders (sectors, functions, etc.) to understand and satisfy their requirements (e.g., providing inputs for Fleet demand forecasting, ordering specific vehicle models/specifications, etc.).
• Support implementation of strategies and process improvement opportunities to drive cost-effective and efficient fleet operations in local markets.
• Review suppliers’ service delivery against KPIs and service level agreements for quality assurance and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Analyze regional and market-level fleet performance data and provide insights to identify cost-effective ways to enable efficiencies.
• Resolve escalations stemming from fleet eligible employees (e.g., problems with maintenance, difficulty obtaining pool car, help with replacing a car, etc.).
• Provide regular status updates on the regional fleet activities, escalations and any potential challenges, risks, and issues to the GS Fleet Operations Manager.

Qualification

Required

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in fleet operations, procurement, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in fleet or similar program or portfolio management experience, including managing relationships with FMCs, OEMs, and other suppliers, with a track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, project management, and decision-making skills.
• In-depth knowledge of fleet operations best practices and regional regulations.

Preferred Skills

• Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Coaching, Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Persistence and Tenacity, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW)

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.