Distribution Manager

Avis Budget Group International; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead their Ottawa team. In this role, you will ensure a safe work environment, monitor productivity, and oversee fleet distribution. You will engage with a team to drive results while managing scheduling, hiring, and payroll. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your strong communication and problem-solving skills will shine. Join a company with over 70 years of experience and be part of a supportive family of employees committed to shaping the future of mobility options. Exciting benefits await you, including medical, dental, and use of a company vehicle.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Use of a new company vehicle

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage a team and drive results.
• Strong process orientation with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and monitor productivity.
• Oversee fleet distribution and minimize vehicle downtime.

Skills

Team Engagement

Strong Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Avis Budget Group is looking for a Distribution Manager to join our Ottawa team.

What you will do:

• Ensure a safe work environment and processes in and around our locations.
• Monitor productivity and processes
• Schedule, hire, payroll, discipline and control all aspects of workforce
• Oversee the fleet distribution within the region.
• Assigns work and provides supervision and support to associates.
• Minimize vehicle downtime and units out of service.
• Ensuring vehicles are properly inventoried to promptly identify missing and non-rentable units
• Ensuring all vehicles have valid registration, with minimal downtime between renewals
• Coordinating the recovering of vehicles that have been impounded, stolen and assisting with roadside assistance.
• Ensure timely and accurate in-fleeting and optimal condition for de-fleeting

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven ability to engage a team and drive results.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide work direction to a team of technicians and staff.
• Strong time-management, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong process orientation with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical, creative problem solving and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new technology.
• Proficient computer skills including Excel spreadsheet knowledge.
• Proactive cross-functional team player able to work in a fast-paced service-oriented work environment.
  

We offer a wide range of exciting benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Use of a new company vehicle which includes gas, insurance and maintenance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Training opportunities
  

Who are we?
Glad you asked! Avis Budget Group is a leading provider of mobility options, with brands including Avis, Budget & Budget Truck and Zipcar. With more than 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries, we are shaping the future of our industry and want you to join us in our mission. Apply today to get connected to an exciting career, a supportive family of employees and a world of opportunities.

The fine print:
Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.
This role requires the ability to lift up to 15 pounds, and continuously stand, walk, and enter and exit vehicles. This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

*Use of company vehicle subject to company policy.

OttawaOntarioCanada