Our client based in City Deep is looking for a
Fleet Controller to ensure the efficient utilization of Company vehicles on a daily basis to enhance customer satisfaction.
Are you available immediately
Key requirement - Matric/Grade 12 with a minimum of 3 years experience in Logistics environment
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics with a minimum of 2 year's relevant experience
- Proven experience in fleet management including supervisory or managerial experience
- Knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards and best practices
- Strong knowledge of relevant computer systems and software programs, GPS tracking systems
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with drivers, clients and other stakeholders
- Ability to work under pressure and make decisions in time-sensitive situations
- A valid driver's license and the ability to occasionally travel to various locations as needed
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Key responsibility - Stock management-oversee and coordinate the completed client tombstone components for installations. Pre-pack installation consumables and accessories for all installations
- Dispatch and coordination: coordinate and communicate with drivers to ensure timely pickups and installations
- Respond to driver inquiries and address any on-the-road issues promptly
- Assign tasks and schedules to drives based on priorities and customer requirements
- Route optimization-plan and optimize vehicle routes to minimize fuel consumption, reduce transit times and improve delivery efficiency. Use route planning software and GPS tracking systems to monitor vehicle movements in real-time
- Vehicle tracking-receive and upload daily routes for each vehicle onto the tracking system based on the fitting schedule provided by factory managers
- Upload the daily routes for each vehicle onto the tracking system
- Monitor each vehicle for any route deviations and un-scheduled stops.
- Any vehicle breakdowns must be attended to immediately
- Monitor departure times from the factory as well as arrival times for each client
- Monitor all vehicles unauthorized usage with specific emphasis on weekends if a vehicle is not supposed to be running
- Maintain good client communication