MANOJ MOHANAN
Dubai,DU
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in fleet and driver management, transport planning, and cost control. Demonstrates proficiency in systems and reporting, utilising SAP, EDI, WMS, and GPS tracking to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in regulatory compliance with a strong understanding of RTA regulations and UAE transport laws. Proven track record in stakeholder coordination, effectively liaising with warehouse teams, customs, ports, and third-party logistics partners to streamline processes. Committed to driving cost-reduction initiatives through strategic vendor negotiations and contract reviews.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fleet Controller / Transport & Logistics Supervisor
GAC Dubai
Jebel Ali
01.2009 - 12.2025
- Fleet Operations: Manage end-to-end transport operations for a fleet exceeding 50 vehicles across multiple UAE locations.
- Strategic Planning: Execute daily and long-term transport plans aligned with business volume and service commitments.
- Driver Recruitment: Lead the recruitment process for drivers, including screening, interviews, technical trade testing, onboarding, and training coordination.
- Performance Management: Supervise driver performance, attendance, and disciplinary processes while fostering a safety culture.
- Regulatory Oversight: Ensure full compliance with RTA regulations, transport permits, vehicle registration, and insurance.
- Cost Optimization: Monitor fuel usage, maintenance schedules, and vehicle utilization to control operating costs.
- Vendor Relations: Manage third-party transport vendors and negotiate service-level agreements (SLAs) for cost efficiency.
- Technology Integration: Implement GPS tracking and driver scorecards to enhance accountability and compliance.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with warehouse, customer service, and customs teams to ensure seamless cargo flow.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed operational and KPI reports covering on-time delivery, cost performance, and fleet productivity.
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation of trip planning and digitization of delivery documents.
Transport Supervisor
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Daily Operations: Oversaw daily transport operations and driver deployment for assigned delivery routes.
- Team Coordination: Managed driver rosters and coordinated trip execution with warehouse teams.
- Compliance Enforcement: Enforced strict adherence to safety standards, RTA regulations, and company transport policies.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitored driver discipline, attendance, and basic performance indicators.
- Crisis Management: Acted as the primary point of contact for resolving delivery exceptions and roadside breakdown issues.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
University of Calicut
IndiaSkills
- Fleet & Driver Management: Recruitment, onboarding, allocation, rostering, and productivity monitoring
- Transport Planning: Load planning, route optimization, turnaround time reduction, and delivery sequencing
- Cost & Budget Control: Fuel management, vendor negotiations, contract reviews, and cost-reduction initiatives
- Systems & Reporting: SAP, EDI, WMS, GPS tracking, KPI dashboards, and management reporting
- Regulatory Compliance: RTA regulations, UAE transport laws, ISO standards, and safety audits
- Stakeholder Coordination: Warehouse teams, customs, ports, and third-party logistics partners
Certification
BTTC Transport Manager Training Certificate
Additional Information
Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent), Malayalam (Native)
Accomplishments
- Performance Growth: Improved on-time delivery performance from 87% to 96% within 12 months through enhanced monitoring.
- Cost Reduction: Reduced annual transport operating costs by 15% via improved utilization and vendor renegotiation.
- Safety Record: Maintained zero RTA violations for three consecutive years by enforcing strict safety protocols.
- System Implementation: Successfully implemented GPS tracking and driver scorecard systems to improve transparency.
- Efficiency Gains: Contributed to paperless documentation initiatives, reducing errors and processing turnaround time.
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Timeline
Fleet Controller / Transport & Logistics Supervisor
GAC Dubai
01.2009 - 12.2025
Transport Supervisor
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
University of Calicut