Job Title: Fleet Manager
Organisation: Kenchic Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Kenchic is the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa. At its inception, the company’s main activity was the production of broiler and layer day old chicks. Over the years the company has expanded operations to include processed chicken and further processed products. The company started its operations in 1984. The company’s Head Office is in Exsan House along Enterprise road. Kenchic is proud to be the largest integrated poultry operation in East and Central Africa and deals in day-old chicks, processed chicken meat and further processed products such as smoked sausages, choma sausages & sausages.
Job Summary: This role is responsible for overseeing fleet operations, including route optimization and driver management, to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective deliveries. The role is logistics-focused, covering daily route coordination and driver performance. It also involves close collaboration with the maintenance department to support a proactive preventative maintenance program, ensuring the safety and reliability of a diverse vehicle fleet.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the entire vehicle fleet, ensuring optimal deployment and utilization.
- Develop and maintain efficient route planning systems for local deliveries, exports, and third-party truck hire.
- Monitor and analyze logistics performance metrics, ensuring timely and cost-effective transport solutions.
Driver and User Management
- Supervise and coordinate all drivers and vehicle users across trucks, cars, motorbikes, and forklifts.
- Ensure driver schedules, routes, and work assignments align with operational needs.
- Implement and enforce company policies related to driver conduct, safety, and compliance.
Logistics Planning & Optimization
- Lead strategic planning of delivery schedules, cross-border logistics, and vehicle allocation to meet business objectives.
- Manage relationships and contracts with third-party logistics providers when necessary.
- Ensure that documentation for exports and external logistics services complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
Coordination with Workshop
- Work closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure timely service, inspections, and availability of vehicles.
- Participate in planning discussions around preventative maintenance schedules and vehicle readiness.
Compliance, Reporting & Administration
- Ensure all fleet operations adhere to traffic, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage, incidents, fuel consumption, and driver logs.
- Prepare and present periodic reports to senior management on fleet performance, cost analysis, and operational KPIs.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements for logistics efficiency and cost reduction.
- Keep abreast of technological advances in fleet management systems, GPS, and route optimization tools.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or a related field.
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in logistics/fleet management.
- Proven experience managing a large and diverse fleet.
- Strong knowledge of route planning, export logistics, and third-party transport coordination.
- Experience in budgeting and cost control
- Knowledge of fleet servicing, fleet scheduling, fleet analysis, and operations
- Solid customer service skills
How to Apply:
Email your CV and relevant documents to hr@kenchic.com with the subject “HMH UGANDA – FLEET MANAGER”
Deadline: 13th June 2025 by COB