Job Description:
Job Title: Pilot-Planning Manager
Experience:
6 to 10 years
Location: Pune
Notice period: Immediate to 15days
Roles & responsibilities:
- Vehicle Fleet Management: Overseeing the company's vehicle
fleet, which may include cars, trucks, vans, or specialized vehicles, to ensure
they are used efficiently and effectively.
- Budget
Management: Developing and managing budgets related to vehicle acquisition,
maintenance, fuel, and other operational costs. This includes cost analysis and
cost reduction strategies.
- Vehicle
Acquisition: Assessing the company's vehicle needs, selecting appropriate
vehicles, negotiating with suppliers or dealerships, and overseeing the
purchase or leasing process.
- Route
Planning: Developing and optimizing efficient routes for vehicles to minimize
fuel consumption, reduce delivery times, and improve overall productivity.
- Maintenance
and Repairs: Scheduling and overseeing regular maintenance, inspections, and
repairs to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle fleet. This may
also involve managing relationships with maintenance providers and workshops.
- Compliance and
Regulations: Ensuring that all vehicles comply with local, state, and federal
regulations, including emissions standards, safety requirements, and licensing.
- Driver
Management: Recruiting, training, and supervising drivers to ensure they adhere
to safety regulations and company policies. This may also involve monitoring
driver performance and addressing any issues.
- Fuel
Management: Managing fuel procurement, consumption tracking, and implementing
fuel-saving strategies to control costs and reduce environmental impact.
- Inventory
Control: Overseeing the inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment required
for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
- Data Analysis:
Collecting and analyzing data related to vehicle operations, such as mileage,
fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, and driver behavior, to identify areas for
improvement.
- Environmental
Sustainability: Implementing eco-friendly practices, such as adopting electric
or hybrid vehicles, to reduce the environmental impact of the vehicle fleet.
- Emergency
Response: Developing and implementing emergency response plans in case of accidents,
breakdowns, or other unforeseen events involving company vehicles.
- Vendor
Relationships: Establishing and maintaining relationships with vehicle
suppliers, service providers, insurance companies, and other stakeholders.
- Reporting:
Generating reports and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) to
management to track the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of vehicle operations.
- Continuous
Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost
reduction within the vehicle planning and management function.
- Successful Vehicle
Planning Managers need strong analytical, organizational, and leadership
skills. They must also stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and
emerging technologies to make informed decisions that benefit the company's
bottom line.