Asset Manager

Ampol Petroleum Distributors - manage heavy vehicle fleet and equipment assets across operations, focusing on optimising utilisation and performance, identifying and implementing continuous improvement and being a key part of the asset strategy
- Permanent Fulltime: Brisbane QLD, Sydney, NSW or Newcastle NSW
- Make a real impact and be part of a team that is supportive and collaborative

**About Ampol**

Ampol has been proudly fuelling Australia since 1900, from humble beginnings, through 120 years of growth and change. We are the operational heart of the business, responsible for the refinement and distribution of petrol and petroleum products. Our operations span the country and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to meet a diverse team of experts who help make Ampol the energy supply chain leader it is today.

This purpose reflects our commitment to delivering value for our customers and our people now, through safe, reliable, and competitive operations. As we look to the future, we will continue to innovate through new energy and fuel solutions to deliver on powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.

Ampol Petroleum Distributors (APD) are 100% owned by Ampol and operate in Qld, NSW and southern WA servicing our customers and the communities we operate in.

**About the role**:
You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of assets across the Ampol Petroleum Distributors fleet & equipment, predominately heavy vehicles (such as tanker trucks) and additionally light commercial vehicles, materials handling equipment and portable fuel storage tanks. You will lead the analysis and execution of initiatives across the entire asset lifecycle from acquisition, operation and disposal whilst continuously identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, optimise commercial outcomes, and enhance overall asset performance.

**Key responsibi**lities**:

- Develop logistics asset strategies optimisation initiatives by working with frontline operations in identifying functional requirements, analyzing data for insights, and conducting external market research and competitor benchmarking.
- Engage with frontline operations to align on asset specifications and performance needs.
- Model asset scenarios to optimize type, configuration, quantity, and location in line with strategic business objectives.
- Build vendor relationships in collaboration with Procurement, managing manufacturers, dealers, lease agents, and repairers.
- Oversee logistics asset performance by ensuring alignment with strategy, assessing asset relocation/divestment, and generating regular reports and insights.
- Drive operational optimization through gap analysis, frontline collaboration, and coaching on logistics asset performance and usage.
- Ensure fleet maintenance effectiveness with independent oversight, preventative maintenance planning, and supplier performance management.
- Lead change and capital programs, including heavy vehicle fleet replacement, maintenance tenders, in-truck compliance tech, and customer tank solutions, whilst driving continuous improvement initiatives.

**About you**:
You are self-driven professional with proven experience in a comparable role. Your strong analytical skills enable you to identify challenges and uncover opportunities through close collaboration with frontline operations. Passionate about continuous improvement and commercial optimisation, you take a proactive approach to work and understand the importance of building strong stakeholder relationships.

**Key skills and experience**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Logistics/Transport or Supply Chain field
- Experience in Supply chain / Operations management and Asset Management
- Experience in Heavy vehicle fleet management and sound knowledge of National Heavy Vehicle Regulations
- Understanding of transport operations including safety and compliance requirements
- High level of analytical skills and strategic thinking
- Experience in Petroleum industry is desirable
- Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
- Project/change management experience is desirable
- Flexible to travel

**Our benefits**:

- **Our total remuneration is competitive**.**This is across base salary, a performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars.
- **Access to Ampol's Benefits & Recognition platform**: providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 500+ retailers in Australia that assist with everyday living expenses.
- **We value recognition.** We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
- **Career development and learning**opportunities** including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.
- **BabyCare** Package**-**financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.
- **Need some wheels?** Novated Lease options are available.
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