We are seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to join a well-established foodservice distribution business based in Melbourne.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for maximising the performance and utilisation of the delivery fleet through effective route planning, scheduling, data analysis and continuous improvement.
This is a hands on, data and outcomes-focused role. Rather than managing vehicles as physical assets, you will take ownership of how the fleet is used, building smarter routes, analysing delivery performance and turning operational data and driver feedback into measurable improvements.
The role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Planning, building and continually optimising delivery routes to maximise fleet utilisation and efficiency.
- Allocating and optimising delivery runs and schedules in conjunction with Transport and Sales Planning.
- Monitoring routing and fleet performance and responding to changing demand, breakdowns and urgent requirements.
- Analysing fleet and delivery data to identify trends, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
- Monitoring and reporting on key measures including DIFOTIS, fleet utilisation and cost per delivery.
- Developing and maintaining fleet performance dashboards and operational reporting.
- Using routing and fleet management systems to improve delivery performance and efficiency.
- Gathering driver feedback on routes, customers and delivery locations and translating this into practical improvements.
- Driving continuous improvement across routing, loading, scheduling and delivery processes.
- Working closely with Transport, Warehouse, Customer Service, Sales Planning, Inventory and other operational stakeholders.
- Ensuring fleet planning and operational practices comply with relevant safety, regulatory and company requirements.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant experience in fleet management, transport operations, logistics, distribution or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience in delivery route planning, scheduling and fleet optimisation.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use operational data to drive improvements.
- Experience with transport management, routing or fleet optimisation systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
- An understanding of fleet utilisation, delivery performance and transport operating costs.
- Strong planning, organisational and problem solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A practical, continuous improvement and results focused approach.
Experience within foodservice, FMCG, wholesale distribution or another high volume multi drop delivery environment will be highly regarded.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an important operational function and have a measurable impact on fleet efficiency, delivery performance and customer outcomes.
To apply, please submit your resume outlining your relevant skills and experience.
Pay: $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
