Planning Assistant

Job Title: Fleet Operations Manager Job Category: Services Job Description:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of Arla logistics fleet and route planning.
• Coordinate with drivers and maintenance team to schedule vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor fuel usage, maintenance costs, and overall fleet performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and licensing requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Track fleet repairing history and monitor GPS tracking systems.
• Handle any fleet-related issues or emergencies that may arise.
• Take the daily order details from system, print the picklist, and do route planning.
• Plan and optimize delivery routes to ensure efficient and timely delivery of products/services.
• Coordinate with drivers and warehouse team to schedule and communicate route assignments.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and warehouse teams to gather relevant information for route planning as well as coordinate with drivers for market returns.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation related to route planning activities.

Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
• Good verbal, written, reading both English & Arabic.
• Background in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in route planning, logistics coordination, or a similar role.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools.
• Knowledge in SAP will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with others.

About The Business: Mezzan Holding Co. is one of the leading food, healthcare, and consumer conglomerates in the Middle East with a celebrated heritage of over 75 years. Headquartered in Kuwait with direct operational activities in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan. Mezzan Holding Co. employs 8,500 people (50+ nationalities) and distributes over 34,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKU). It serves over 100,000 meals a day in Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE through its catering business and has a total of 130,000 square meters in food, beverage, and FMCG manufacturing facilities in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE. Represents some of the biggest names in the FMCG and healthcare industries. #J-18808-Ljbffr