Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate the operations and budget of transportation department. Direct the activities of staff in relation to transportation operations including dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles. Direct the effectiveness of private, third party and contract carriage. Plan, develop, and implement transportation health and safety, and security programs and activities. Develop and communicate transportation policies and procedures. Monitor operations to ensure that staff complies with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations. Develop and implement profit improvement plans and change management plans. Negotiate and authorize contracts, and direct procurement related to transportation operational needs. Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance procedures related to transportation activities. Develop key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the transportation operations. Conduct investigations to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures. Interview, select, coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of transportation personnel. Remain current with latest transportation technology systems and procedures. Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates. Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes. Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services of transportation operations.

During my time working for the one of the national logistics company, I was responsible for the successful performance of all aspects of the transportation operation across 5 sites, encompassing 497 members of staff 200 heavy/light vehicles prime movers, flatbed, and 10 to 22 wheeler trucks. Identified gaps in the ERP platform with continual focus on alignment to the business need. Implemented key performance indicators, reporting and communication platforms. Successfully lowed cost per kilometer by 10% between 2015 and 2016 and reduced staff turnover from 15%. Developed and in the process of implementing a world class driver training program supported by heavy vehicle simulators. Successfully integrated recently acquired prime movers in Logistics Company’s transport activities into the existing operation. Aligned and implemented a world class telematics solution to the operations needs that will deliver total team engagement and operational transparency. Planning routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries, Booking in deliveries and liaising with customers. Allocating and recording resources and movements on the transport planning system.

Strategy Formulation: Developed the Fleet/Transport Department’s strategic objectives and KPIs and ensure all employees are working towards achievement of these objectives. Review the operating results of the Fleet/Transport department and follow-up to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct insufficient results. Review the operating results of the Fleet / Transport department and follow-up to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct insufficient results. Propose new ideas and initiatives to the direct manager to improve the productivity, efficiency, and profitability of the logistics services unit.
Budget and Cost Control: Developed the Fleet/Transport department’s annual budget and ensure all employees are working within the assigned budget by setting the required targets and responsibilities.
Policies and Procedures: Implemented the Fleet/Transport department’s policies and the set procedures in order to achieve the Fleet/Transport department’s objectives. Communicate and discuss the Fleet/Transport department’s guidelines and procedures with employees to ensure responsibilities, authorities and accountability are defined and understood.
Fleet/Transport Management: Plans and controls vehicle scheduling, routing, maintenance, allocation, dispatching and licensing of light and heavy vehicles and equipment. Maintain the fleet/Transport master list for all branches and head office. Ensure the physical vehicles assets always match the fixed asset register. Provide and ensure professional training for all drivers, mechanics, and other fleet management staff in accordance with security, technical and legal requirements. Regular inspections of log books and check millage fuel to fuel and prepare monthly analysis report of expenditure and share with supervisor. Supervised “movement security plans” and ensure good call-back / contact schedule, alert thresholds and maintain close communication with local teams in the field.

Lead the vehicle workshop staff to meet high maintenance standards and service vehicles according to manufactures specifications. Reduce the time frame for repairs and maintenance in the workshop. Record workshop activities for best operation evaluation. Monitor day-to-day manpower allocation and vehicle repairs. Prepare, implement and monitor vehicle periodic maintenance schedules. Check and approve part’s requests prior to their replacements. Check and approve outsourcing prior to their execution. Responsible for all vehicles maintenance schedules. Keep maintaining the highest possible level of labor performance, efficiency and productivity. Keeping / maintaining an acceptable level of tooling and machinery that can best serve a high standard, efficient job performances. Monitor spare parts’ stock levels to provide optimum parts availability with minimum holding cost. Prepare and complete month-end KPI reports. Prepare and complete monthly and/or yearly technician evaluation reports. Prepare monthly workshop expenses report, i.e. parts, oil, tires, fuel & general consumables. Keep maintaining historical records for own vehicles, leased vehicle labor and general assets. Define and implement common data gathering practices for all vehicles and workshop-related activities. Improve team spirit, motivation, skills development and empowerment. Keep improving safety measures, cleanliness and decency of the working environment. Using variety of testing equipment such as; ammeters, voltmeters and gauges to determine malfunctions and the need for repair.

Daily work activities: including scheduling, assigning work, job completion, and monitoring leaves and absences. Assist mechanics in the ordering and requisitioning of all parts and approve materials required for the repair and maintenance of vehicles. Maintain an accurate inventory of parts by insuring that issued parts are accounted for accurate Lyon each work order. Monitor shop activity to ensure efficient use of time materials, and equipment. Estimate time required to complete repairs by using Shop Key Estimator. Work with and train mechanics to meet workshop standards. Control the use care and repair of the workshop facilities. Overhauling of Engine (Diesel & Petrol).Repair & Maintenance all types of Toyota, Suzuki, Nisan and Honda Vehicles. Manage Workshop &Conducts vehicle safety inspections. Provide assistance to mechanics in the assessment of maintenance demands. Prepares maintenance plans and servicing schedules, to ensure the mechanics perform the work in safe manner. Maintain the stock system and ensure that any ordered parts are the best value for money and time