Objective of Job

Vehicle Fleet Steering Management

Full Vehicle Lifecycle & Pooling Management
Own the full lifecycle of RDC test vehicle fleet: forecast, procurement/leasing, handover, preparation & retrofit, driving qualification, usage, monitoring, reutilization, and disposal.
Lead fleet steering platform for ADAS, Infotainment, and TCU functional domains; drive vehicle resource pooling and allocation to maximize fleet efficiency.
Manage E2E vehicle bring up from arrival to test-readiness handover; maintain vehicle forecasting aligned with RD project timelines.
Monitor vehicle utilization against defined targets; initiate redeployment for underutilized vehicles.
Usage Audit & Compliance
Establish and maintain the RDC vehicle usage audit process; organize annual internal audits and spot checks.
Follow up on traffic accidents, traffic violations, and audit findings; drive corrective actions to ensure timely closure.
Monitor MB & 3rd party supplier vehicle management processes for compliance; evaluate performance against defined KPIs.
Coordinate factory campaign execution and manage accident reporting.
Supplier management on operations & pooling site
Digital Platform
Build and develop the vehicle fleet management digital platform for data-driven operations.
Realize visual management of fleet information (vehicle status, utilization, scheduling, lifecycle tracking) and establish digital traceability.

Vehicle Management

Vehicle Procurement & Registration
Manage MBDT vehicle procurement: purchasing/leasing, used car transfers, delivery, and document handover for Shanghai site.
Handle MBDT Shanghai vehicle registration: test plate application & renewal, formal plate application & quota purchase, plate rename & information changes.
Manage Shanghai plate cost control, insurance enrollment/renewal, and annual stocktaking and vehicle status checks.
Oversee vehicle disposal and reutilization at end of lifecycle.
Liaise with government agencies and service providers on plate, insurance, and compliance matters.
Policy, Training & Compliance
Develop and maintain RD China Vehicle Usage Rules; deliver policy training to stakeholders.
Organize FB driving qualification training (F2CN and above): training schedules, certification tracking, compliance enforcement.
Manage fuel card administration and usage compliance.
Handle camouflage vehicle management and prototype confidentiality protocols.
Manage MBDT customs registration, documentation, and import/export business.
Site Operations
Manage MBDT & Lingang gate control system access and authorization.
Oversee MBDT & Lingang parking: vehicle storage, EV charging, on-site resource coordination and access control.

Support management office in administrative coordination and reporting.
Support workshop and bring-up team in vehicle handover and preparation coordination.
Support regulation consistency alignment across RD fleet management stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Steering Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Process optimization or a related area.

3-5 years of experience in vehicle fleet management, automotive operations, or related fields.
In-depth knowledge of vehicle registration, insurance, and compliance processes in China.
Basic knowledge of project management and MS Office skills. Power BI and AI skills is beneficial.
Strategic thinking of resource centralization and fleet management.
Experienced in vehicle driving. Internal driver license in OEM is welcome.

Chinese native speaker with fluent English language skills, German language beneficial.
Excellent communication and team working skills in a global, multi-cultural environment.
Hands-on mindset to solve issues with pragmatism and creativity.
Independent and proactive working style, willingness to travel inside China.
Experience with fleet utilization optimization and KPI-driven management is a plus.
Audit experience (internal audit, spot check, process compliance) is a plus.

Job description provided by Mercedes-Benz.
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