Our client, a well known Security company, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Fleet Performance & Business Controller to oversee the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the fleet, including cars, vans, and motorcycles.
The successful candidate will monitor vehicle performance, conduct cost-benefit analyses, advising department heads on fleet decisions, ensuring optimal vendor selection, and overseeing vehicle tracking systems. The ideal candidate must be firm, decisive, highly analytical, honest, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular assessments of all rolling stock (cars, vans, motorcycles) to ensure peak performance.
- Analyze fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and overall efficiency of each vehicle.
- Evaluate whether vehicles should be retained, replaced, or upgraded based on cost-effectiveness.
- Provide cost-benefit recommendations on fleet purchases and replacements.
- Meet with Heads of Departments to provide data-driven insights on fleet efficiency.
- Advise managers on actions needed to improve vehicle cost-effectiveness.
- Recommend cost-saving strategies while ensuring fleet reliability and performance.
- Oversee the vehicle tracking system, ensuring it functions effectively and provides accurate data.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure partnerships with the most competitive and reliable suppliers.
- Supervise stock control for fleet-related inventory (e.g., spare parts, fuel, and maintenance supplies).
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Manage or related field
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in fleet management, logistics, or a related analytical role.
- Strong financial and data analysis skills with experience in cost evaluation.
- Expertise in vehicle performance assessment and operational efficiency.
- Experience with vehicle tracking systems and fleet monitoring technologies.
- Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor contracts.
- Firm, decisive, and confident in making recommendations and enforcing cost-saving measures.
- Strong honesty and integrity, with the ability to present facts objectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with various departments and influence decision-making.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- High integrity and honesty in financial and operational assessment
- Effective communication to engage with leadership and suppliers
- Proactive and results-driven approach
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