Fleet Management Consultant

The Fleet Management Consultant will develop and maintain fleet policies, procedures, and operational guidelines, establish performance dashboards, monitor fleet KPIs, and support deployment of new fleet tools. The role includes technical guidance, compliance monitoring, and capacity-building initiatives across field operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fleet policies, procedures, standards, and operational guidelines.
• Lead fleet planning exercises, including acquisition, replacement, disposal, and standardization initiatives.
• Define vehicle allocation methodologies and fleet establishment requirements.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting for fleet-related expenditures.
• Promote fleet optimization and long-term sustainability strategies.
• Establish and maintain fleet performance dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor utilization rates, vehicle availability, downtime, fuel efficiency, and operational performance.
• Analyse trends and identify underutilized or excess fleet assets.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual fleet performance reports for management.
• Develop and monitor fleet KPIs across all field operations.
• Monitor implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Review maintenance costs, vehicle reliability, and workshop performance indicators.
• Ensure accurate vehicle asset records throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Support development of vehicle replacement plans based on age, mileage, condition, and operational requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on vehicle specifications and maintenance standards.
• Establish fuel management standards and monitoring systems.
• Monitor fuel consumption and cost-efficiency across all locations.
• Analyse fuel variances and identify irregularities or potential control weaknesses.
• Recommend measures to reduce operational costs and improve fleet efficiency.
• Support implementation of fuel monitoring technologies and reporting tools.
• Develop and monitor compliance with fleet safety policies and procedures.
• Review accident reports, investigate trends, and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle registration, insurance, licensing, and roadworthiness requirements.
• Coordinate fleet audits, compliance reviews, and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Promote driver safety programmes and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Oversee fleet information systems, telematics, GPS tracking, and reporting platforms.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy of fleet records across field offices.
• Develop analytical tools and visual dashboards to support decision-making.
• Promote digitalization and automation of fleet management processes.
• Assess and implement innovative fleet technologies and best practices.
• Serve as the HQ focal point for fleet management across field operations.
• Provide technical advice and support to field fleet focal points and management.
• Develop training materials, SOPs, and operational guidance documents.
• Conduct fleet reviews, support missions, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and dissemination of best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• A first university degree from an accredited educational institution in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• A minimum of six years of responsible and relevant work experience in mechanical engineering, supply/transport operations as well as management experience, especially staff management.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications.
• Knowledge of automotive engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of local traffic rules and regulations (desirable).
• Possess a valid driving license (desirable).
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Transport Operations
• Staff Management
• Fleet Management Operations
• Fleet Policy Development
• Operational Guidelines Drafting
• Performance Dashboard Development
• Fleet KPI Monitoring
• Fleet Tools Deployment
• Technical Guidance
• Compliance Monitoring
• Capacity Building
• Automotive Engineering
• Personal Computer Applications

Languages

English, Arabic