Transport and Fleet Manager

About the role

El Dorado is seeking a Transport and Fleet Manager to lead and optimise the company’s transportation and distribution operations. The role ensures timely supply to all branches while maximising the efficiency of owned and third‑party fleets, resources and associated costs.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly deliveries to branches.
• Lead coordination, transport and shipping teams.
• Optimise routes and utilisation of both owned and outsourced fleets.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of trucks and utility vehicles to guarantee operational availability.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, workshops and other providers.
• Supervise dispatch, transport, delivery and reverse‑logistics operations.
• Control transport‑related costs, including fuel, maintenance and other expenses.
• Oversee vehicle and driver documentation compliance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Drive process enhancements and implement technological tools for distribution.

Required profile

• Degree in Logistics, Engineering, Mechanics, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in transport, distribution or fleet management.
• Proven experience leading teams.
• Analytical mindset, problem‑solving ability, initiative and results orientation.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills in a dynamic environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• SAP
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Vehicle tracking system knowledge