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PETER KOSI DEKU

PETER KOSI DEKU

TEMA

Summary

A young professional mechanical engineer with over 12 years of experience in logistics and Fleet management. I am passionate about and have experience in Fleet operations management, logistics management, vehicle tracking systems, Policy development and implementation, Fleet management software, contract & vendor management and team building & leadership. I also have a good understanding of occupational health and safety(Lead auditor ISO 45001:2018 ) and stakeholder management. A Professional who prioritizes results and works well in a team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MAINTENANCE MANAGER (FLEET OPERATIONS MANAGER)

MOOVE
02.2021 - Current
  • Plan, process, and execute approved vehicle purchases through our partner OEMs/dealerships.
  • Facilitate driver training to ensure defensive driving
  • Ensure fleet operation complies with local and state rules and regulations.
  • Led the development, training and implementation of Global and Country level Fleet, Transport Management Policies.
  • Ensure vehicles are maintained according to maintenance policy.
  • Registering and licensing all vehicles under their management.
  • Maintaining detailed records of vehicle maintenance
  • Ensure regular vehicle maintenance
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Contribute to the budgeting process from a Fleet Operations perspective.
  • Implemented training for drivers to reduce risk of accident and improve health and safety.
  • Implemented a strategy that saves the country operation (Moove Ghana) GHC410,000 monthly on maintenance and monitoring cost.
  • Implemented a strategy that reduced accident and incident ratio by 50%.
  • The first Fleet operations Manager (out of 6 markets across the world) to to led the rollout and achieve 100% implementation of bynx (fleet management system) and this improved data quality.
  • Builds capacity of Fleet operations team to adequately manage and track fleet and maintenance.
  • Frequently audits Fleet Management Processes, reports and systems.
  • A member of the Sub Saharan Africa Fleet acquisition team that has procured over 5000 vehicles and motorbikes over the past 2 years.
  • Rollout system for managing and disposing Mooves assets in the country
  • Ensured good partnership between the organization and vendors(OEMs and Workshops) by going into terms favorable to both parties.
  • Ensured proper and timely maintenance and repairs of vehicles, this reduced downtimes.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Ing. Deku Peter Kosi, ZOIL SERVICES LTD
11.2018 - 02.2021
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Established systems to track and follow registration and renewal schedules for Business Operations certifications, permits and insurances
  • Provided Technical and administrative guidance for the setup and operationalization of new operations sites, processes and systems
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics with operations teams.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.

REGIONAL FLEET MANAGER

ZOOMLION GHANA LIMITED BRONG AHAFO
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Supervised the running of the transport and maintenance department with 127 vehicles, 55 drivers, and 14 maintenance technicians.
  • Budgeting and financial planning for all activities within the fleet department
  • Ensured roadworthiness for all the organizations’ fleets of vehicles in the region at all times
  • Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
  • Planning and coordinating effective vehicle movement schedules in the region
  • Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
  • Investigating motor vehicle accidents, negotiating a settlement, collecting damages, and liaising with the insurance company to ensure appropriate action.
  • Improved the fleet availability of the Brong Ahafo region from 50% to 85% within 3 months and maintained it at an average of 75%.
  • Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
  • Improved the relationship between the organization and external contractors by going into terms favorable to both parties.

FLEET/MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Zoomlion Ghana Limited
01.2013 - 08.2017


  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of Fleet management programs and policies.
  • Ensured tracking devices and fitted and active on all vehicles to ensure proper monitoring.
  • Ensured maintenance staff adhere to all maintenance processes paying attention to health and safety.
  • Ensured the capacity building and development of all team members (drivers and maintenance technicians) in the company across the country
  • Managing and supervising the service, repair, and preventive maintenance of the organization's fleet of vehicles at the head office
  • Officer in charge of setting up district Maintenance workshops
  • Provided transportation support to all other departments.
  • Tracked and monitored spare part inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is available to meet maintenance needs.
  • Established and ensured good partnership between vendors and Zoomlion.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.

REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Ghana Water Company Limited
08.2009 - 12.2012
  • Develop and rollout systems and templates for tracking Operational performance and reporting


Education

MBA - General

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology,
Kumasi
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
06.2015

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering

Ho Polytechnic
Ho
06.2009

Skills

  • Fleet and logistics management
  • Team Leadership and management skills
  • Microsoft(MS) Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Self motivated
  • Strong communication skill
  • Good stakeholder management skills
  • Contract management
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Project Management

Affiliations

Member, Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) – Member Number: 09537 Member, International Association on Engineers, Society of Mechanical Engineers Chartered Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport(CILT)

Certification


  • Chartered Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport(CILT)
  • Member, International Association on Engineers, Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Profesional Engineer , Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) – Member Number: 09537
  • Lead Auditor, ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety management system.

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

MAINTENANCE MANAGER (FLEET OPERATIONS MANAGER)

MOOVE
02.2021 - Current

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Ing. Deku Peter Kosi, ZOIL SERVICES LTD
11.2018 - 02.2021

REGIONAL FLEET MANAGER

ZOOMLION GHANA LIMITED BRONG AHAFO
09.2017 - 10.2018

FLEET/MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Zoomlion Ghana Limited
01.2013 - 08.2017

REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Ghana Water Company Limited
08.2009 - 12.2012

MBA - General

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology,

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering

Ho Polytechnic

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