The Global Fleet Manager takes an active leadership role in the Supply Chain Transformation project which will include the implementation of a cost recovery mechanism, fleet rightsizing and a global technology solution for both in-vehicle tracking and a fleet management system for better management of our fleet estate.
The Global Fleet Manager will
provide operational support and technical advice to countries to manage to
required standards and is the operational owner of Key Performance Indicator
performance for Global Fleet – helping countries to deliver against expected
performance standards.
This role suits a dynamic,
results orientated Supply Chain leader who has a track record of delivering
transformational change in Supply Chain across many countries.
Responsibilities
Oversight, ongoing supervision, leadership & management of CARE’s fleet
- Define the strategy and goals for our
fleet management globally – ensuring that this has extensive input from
country and regional offices. This will include rightsizing the fleet
estate to match our operational needs in a safe, cost effective and sustainable
way, minimizing our CO2 emissions. It will also include a cost recovery
mechanism with donors that ensures that we are meeting the vehicle
standards for all of our vehicles. In addition, it will streamline the
management of our fleet through technology solutions, improving data
management and reporting, and capacity building of staff globally.
- Owner of fleet policy, standards and
procedures – in conjunction with the Safety and Security team.
- Key member of working groups on Road
Safety and key global champion for Road Safety improvement.
- Define the project plan to deliver the
strategy and goals as a key part of the Supply Chain Transformation
project.
- Provide regular status checks and
escalate any potential slippages, risks and issues through the Global
Supply Chain Transformation Project governance structure and cadence.
- Set a clear performance baseline, track
and support improvement in the key performance indicators.
Develop CARE’s global fleet
management capacity
- Evaluate resources and capacity needs to
ensure organizational needs are met. Develop and implement fleet
management related training programs.
- Promote talent development across the
fleet management workforce and identify resources that can support the
global logistics workstream.
- Lead and support in the development and
facilitation of training on new processes and ensure understanding across
the user base.
Engagement and communication
with stakeholders
- Develop strong relationships with other
functional groups within and beyond supply chain and executive leaders,
particularly at regional and country level.
- Ensure stakeholder alignment and
coordination via clearly articulated governance processes.
- Provide strategic consulting and analytic
perspective to the stakeholders on fleet related areas.
- Ensure a collaborative and effective
approach within the extended team.
- Ensure effective communication between
units, other CARE entities and external parties.
- Business partner to internal and external
stakeholders.
Best practices development
- Identify best practices internally and
externally.
- Create a forum and knowledge repository
to allow for sharing of these best practices.
- Agree which best practices to adopt and
incorporate into the fleet workstream strategy and plan.
- Identify sustainability opportunities and
deliver these within the overall supply chain sustainability strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business field:
Fleet Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management or equivalent work
experience.
- Qualifications and experience of
implementing and/or using fleet management technology.
- Experience of implementing and/or using
fleet management technologies.
- Proven track record of defining fleet
strategies, policies, procedures and key performance indicators.
- Project Management
- Planning and Budgeting
- Leadership and Team Building Skills
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities,
both as a leader of teams and as a leader of projects – dynamic, strategic
and resourceful.
- Strong communication skills that
demonstrate an ability to influence others through oral and written
presentation. Successful candidates are able to persuade, motivate and
compel support for key ideas and initiatives by delivering clear,
well-structured presentations.
- Strong business acumen and ability to
bring a macro perspective to business opportunities.
How To Apply