Fleet Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for Fleet Manager

Reports to: Head CSLE

Scope: Local

Location: Addis Ababa & Dukem Factory

Terms & Conditions: Full time

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

• The Fleet Manager is responsible for planning, directing, managing, coordinating and supervising the programs for acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal of fleet vehicles of the company.
• The Fleet Manager leads End to End fleet operations across the secondary transport within and ensures that set KPIs and objectives are consistently achieved.
• He/she develops the Owned and Transporter fleet management strategy together with the Head, CSLE and ensures implementation.
• Manages performance of relevant 3rd parties (transporter dedicated fleet, Owned Fleet, and drivers.
• Leads all CSLE projects in relation to Owned and transporter fleet Management.
• Ensures great service is rendered with reasonable cost (Per set target from time to time) with the usage and utilization performance.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Ensures full implementation of the fleet Management strategy and action plans as defined.
• Responsible for inventory management of spare parts and efficiency of resources in place
• Develops a perfect fleet management blueprint and strategy in line with our Euro 250m vision.
• Defines guidelines for own and 3P Transporter fleet which benefits the company.
• Drives talent agenda within the team, by recruiting top talent and consistently building their skills and capabilities. Creates a winning spirit within his/her team.
• Maintains good business relationships with stakeholders and its staff.
• Ensures optimal resource utilization and consistent performance management.
• Manages and supports the value chain from turnover delivery till operational efficiency by prioritizing.
• Leads transport/Logistics cost optimization agenda through cost efficient distribution model and tight control of spends with
• Consistently drives ROI improvements for all fleet related budgets.
• Provide weekly updates on projects status and insights for operational excellence.
• Sets ambitious targets & monitors closely for performance, initiates timely corrective actions.
• Any Ad hoc tasks as directed by Line Manger

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Overall Transport Management process knowledge and understanding

Experiences & Qualifications

• University degree in relevant field preferably logistics management, SC management, Mechanical engineering/Automotive Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a supply chain organization
• Excellent working and analytical Knowledge of SAP and Excel
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Overall Transport Management process knowledge and understanding
• Experience in automotive management, Garage environment and knowledge on spare parts management

Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Attention to detail
• MS Office
• Stakeholder Management
• Customer Service

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.