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 world's 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 Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

• Fleet Efficiency: Optimize fleet utilization, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure timely and effective fleet services to internal stakeholders.
• Compliance: Maintain regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• 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)

• 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.

• Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
  
  

Oversee preventive maintenance schedules, manage breakdown repairs, and ensure regular inspections to maintain vehicle safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

• Regulatory Compliance
  
  

Ensure full adherence to UAE transport regulations, including vehicle licensing, insurance, registration, and compliance with road safety and distribution-related standards.

• 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).

• 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.

• Fleet Expense Management
  
  

Monitor and control all fleet-related operational costs, including fuel, tolls, maintenance, permits, insurance, and vehicle registration.

• 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.

• 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.

• Workshop Coordination
  
  

Coordinate with authorized workshops for scheduled servicing and urgent repairs, ensuring minimal downtime and effective vehicle turnaround.

• 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.