Copy of Team Leader Fleet

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

What youll be doing:

. Fleet Efficiency: Optimize fleet utilization reduce costs and improve productivity.
2. Customer Satisfaction: Ensure timely and effective fleet services to internal stakeholders.
3. Compliance: Maintain regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.
4. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team.
5. Cost Management: Manage fleet-related expenses including maintenance fuel and tolls.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

(Managing a Fleet of 200 Company Commercial Vehicles Across All Emirates)

1. Vehicle Scheduling and Allocation
Plan coordinate and optimize the deployment of over 200 commercial vehicles to meet operational logistical and distribution requirements across all Emirates.
2. Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
Oversee preventive maintenance schedules manage breakdown repairs and ensure regular inspections to maintain vehicle safety reliability and regulatory compliance.
3. Regulatory Compliance
Ensure full adherence to UAE transport regulations including vehicle licensing insurance registration and compliance with road safety and distribution-related standards.
4. Distribution Permits Management (Food Non-Food Medicine)
Obtain renew and manage all required distribution permits for transporting food non-food items and pharmaceuticals across all Emirates in line with local authority requirements (Municipality MoHAP).
5. Stakeholder and Vendor Coordination
Liaise with internal departments (Operations HR Procurement Finance) and external partners (workshops insurers logistics agents and government regulators) to ensure uninterrupted fleet and distribution activities.
6. Fleet Expense Management
Monitor and control all fleet-related operational costs including fuel tolls maintenance permits insurance and vehicle registration.
7. Fuel Management
Oversee and manage fuel consumption across the fleet including fuel card usage monitoring fuel efficiency identifying abnormal usage and implementing cost-saving strategies to optimize fuel spend.
8. Toll Account Management
Manage toll systems such as Salik and DARB including balance monitoring top-ups and monthly usage reporting to the Accounts/Finance department.
9. Workshop Coordination
Coordinate with authorized workshops for scheduled servicing and urgent repairs ensuring minimal downtime and effective vehicle turnaround.
10. Vehicle Inspections
Organize mandatory vehicle inspections with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and other relevant authorities to ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory standards including for vehicles handling food non-food and medical product distribution.