National Fleet Manager

Job Description : NATIONAL FLEET MANAGER KSA a rapidly growing logistics & supply chain business in Saudi Arabia who are looking for a Control Tower / Fleet Manager to manage the fleet division; tracking shipments and deliveries through an OTM (Oracle) System and coordinating with Drivers and Planners / Logistics Coordinators. One of the key focus areas of the role is to provide real-time visibility of shipments, identify potential issues and correct them before they escalate. This role is focused on delivering smooth and efficient transport operations services, real-time tracking, end-to-end visibility of fleet, management of the entire control tower and planning team. Do you have experience using an Oracle TMS system? Are you somebody that enjoys working in a highly challenging environment where no day is the same? Have you got knowledge and experience managing transport services across KSA? KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for the overall transport and fleet management – ensuring a smooth & efficient process and collaboration amongst subordinates in a centralised hub that uses real-time data using the TMS (Oracle) to integrate processes across the end-to-end / last-mile delivery • Manage the provision of transport services by planning and implementing agreed strategies and procedures related to the traffic control tower to ensure improvement in scheduled service and performance whilst managing control tower costs • Provide reliable and secure transport scheduling service to the projects, contractors and sub-contractors with full end-to-end visibility of status, GPS tracking, progress and reporting • Drive efficiency of teams & identify opportunities to streamline and improve system operation and processes in the business • Own and develop the regional relationship with the customer and defuse any tension that may arise and escalate accordingly when needed • Manage operational delivery, PO vendor management service in the region, ensure the quality of service to customers, provided through an effective combination of internal staff and external service supplier partners • Maintain effective communications with subordinates, in-country management, the regional logistics support team and the customer • Responsible for keeping records, documents, certificates and necessary paperwork to ensure that the fleet are operating within the rules & regulations set by the government or any regulatory body • Supervise a team of drivers, planners and dispatchers – coordinating their schedules ensuring that the team is working effectively & efficiently • Manage in chaos and provide solutions in terms of transport operations, minimising travel distance / time for fleet, route planning and creating a highly efficient working environment for the team KEY INGREDIENTS • Degree in Logistics, Transport, Engineering, Business Degree or a related field • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a managerial level within the Logistics or Transportation industry • Experience in efficiently work within a high-volume transport operation • Strong knowledge of Transport Management Systems preferably with prior experience using OTM (Oracle) • Strong communication and people management skills being able to cultivate strong business relationships on multiple levels

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