GLOBAL FLEET MANAGER

Other Possible Work Locations: Any State or Country where CARE USA operates.

JOB SUMMARY:

Covering over 40 operating countries and a fleet estate of about 1,200 (owned and rented) light vehicles and over 1,000 motorcycles, the Global Fleet Manager is responsible for the effective operational management of CARE's Fleet across all operating countries. This includes responsibility for ensuring we safely operate our fleet in a way that delivers value for money, operational efficiency and sustainability to our donors.

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.