Japhet Jairos Kibassa
Nunge
Summary
With a proven track record at Alistair James Company, I excelled in optimizing operational efficiency and leading teams to success. My expertise in fleet management and effective communication facilitated over 1,000 international and local trips, significantly reducing expenses through strategic route planning and fuel management. Recognized for outstanding performance, I embody leadership and innovation in transportation logistics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR FLEET MANAGER
ALISTAIR JAMES COMPANY
Dar Es Salaam
01.2024 - Current
- Managed over 1,000 total international and local trips.
- Managed 15 trips in 2024 to Eastern DRC to deliver food for the WFP client and Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion to the Bisie Mine at Logu.
- Created more than 250 route automations for fuel allocations and road expenses for trucks.
- Directed and mentored a team of three fleet managers.
- Provided training for incoming drivers.
- Ensured timely intervention during incidents like accidents and breakdowns.
- Monitored and guided driver performance on assigned routes.
- Monitored trucks' location and status using GPS Telematics system.
- Maintain accurate records of trips, fuel usage, incidents, and delivery times.
- Provided financial insights to optimize operational expenses.
- Generated regular updates on fleet performance metrics.
- Manage vendor bill payments efficiently.
FLEET MANAGER
ALISTAIR JAMES COMPANY
Dar Es Salaam
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Managing trucks trips from loading location to destination
- Responsible for all expenses in the trips (In budget and out of budget)
- Liaising with all the teams to make the trips successful (border team, client liaison, planners and warehouse teams)
- Trips automation of in budget expenses
- Request for out of budget expenses arising along the trips
- Proactive trip planning
- Briefing and debriefing drivers before and after trip
- Adhering to HSSEQ road procedures (convoy procedures and night driving)
- Daily smart sheet updates, uploading cargo photos and collecting and uploading PODs for client invoicing
- More than 600 completed trips with success
- Highest performer in 2023 fleet team
TRACKER
ALISTAIR JAMES COMPANY
Dar Es Salaam
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Tracking trucks GPS using telematics report and communicating directly with drivers for truck status and location
- Monitoring and reporting convoys for high risk cargo like copper cathodes and concentrates
- Best performer for 2022, promoted to fleet managing
Education
ONLINE MASTERS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
NEXFORD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC12.2025
BACHELOR DEGREE - PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
Dar Es Salaam07.2019
Skills
- Cost control
- Fuel management
- Asset management
- Operational efficiency
- Route planning
- Vendor negotiation
- Driver management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Performance analysis
- Transportation management
- Data analytics
- Fleet management
- Safety monitoring
- Cost reduction
- Expense tracking
- MS office suite
- Scheduling
- Training and education
- Profit maximization techniques
- Operations and logistics
- Inventory control
- GPS navigation
- Effective communication
- Transportation regulations
- Government regulations
- Safety protocol
Hobbies and Interests
- Documentaries
- Movies
- Gymnastics
- Health and diet readings
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Referees
- Ian Mushi
Managed Fleets Lead
Alistair James Company
ian.mushi@alistairgroup.com
+255 714 435 648
- Benny Haule
Senior Gelologist
Polygold Company Limited
bhaule@hotmail.com
+255 716 445427
- Justine Chalya
Data Analyst
Delloitte
+255 787 854 331
Justinchalya@gmail.com
Timeline
SENIOR FLEET MANAGER
ALISTAIR JAMES COMPANY
01.2024 - Current
FLEET MANAGER
ALISTAIR JAMES COMPANY
01.2023 - 12.2023
TRACKER
ALISTAIR JAMES COMPANY
01.2022 - 12.2022
ONLINE MASTERS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
NEXFORD UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR DEGREE - PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
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