This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant operation of all fleet activities, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, driver management, fuel usage, and regulatory compliance.

This position will create a long-term transformation strategy, develop and implement fleet policies, procedures to improve efficiency, reduce risk and improve service and costs of MX PN.

The Fleet Manager will work with peers in Sales, Warehouse Tier2, MGS, Quality, Safety, Security and S&F to meet customer requirements while keeping expenditure within plan.

Lead transformational projects to enhance fleet operations, including the implementation of new technologies (telematics, route optimization tools), process automation, and cost-saving initiatives aligned MX PN strategic.

Lead CO2 projects, this can include adopting electric or hybrid vehicles, using alternative fuels, optimizing routes for fuel efficiency, and implementing eco-friendly driving practices. Reduce carbon emissions and overall environmental impact.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree Industrial Engineering,

•  Business Administration or related studies.

• 5+ years leading Fleet department through collaboration with suppliers and internal colleagues

• 5+ experience in related areas, such as supply chain, sales and transportation

• Financial mindset - Experience in building P&L’s, Forecast.

• Possesses an analytical understanding of the value and impact of information (managing and reporting data effectively)

• Proven experience leading and developing a high performing team

• Proactive, problem solving, team building and time management

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Deliver Annual Cost results.

• Optimize maintenance costs and track performance metrics

• Accountable for Fleet financial results for DTS

• Owner of databases on fleet operations

• Deliver and Lead VL initiatives (360° partnership) – 7% YO

• Deliver Business Service levels

• Manage fleet maintenance operations, ensuring delivery vehicles are well-maintained throughout their lifecycle

• Coordinate with service providers and suppliers for preventative and corrective repairs

• Create schedules, assign tasks, and monitor performance

• Lead, analyze, and evaluate options that will support business growth

• Implementing sustainable practices such as electric vehicle integration and eco-driving training

• Lead digital transformation of fleet tracking

• Delivered cross-functional initiatives in partnership with Sales, Finance, and IT, to modernize fleet procurement, standardize KPI´s, and drive long-term cost efficiencies

• Creates standard operating procedures within our distribution network and supervises these procedures are implemented

• Development of team and talent pipeline

• Engage, coach and inspire team with a visible leadership approach

• Develop successor and drive discipline around development plans

• Guide the day to day activities of the team and oversee the implementation of all strategies focuses on VL

• Develops technical and analytical skills in the team

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.