Distribution Manager

Hertz; Port Hope; On-site; USD 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead operational strategies for its rental car fleet. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate transportation, manage a team of Transporters, and drive efficiencies across business segments. Your leadership will foster a teamwork-oriented culture while ensuring compliance with security procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact financial performance and logistics management within a dynamic environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy managing diverse teams, this role is tailored for you.

Benefits

Up to 40% off Hertz rentals

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) employer matching

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Reimbursement

Voluntary Insurance Programs

Theme Park Tickets discounts

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and coordinating fleet moves.
• Ability to supervise a large staff and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Organize fleet moves between locations and manage Transporters.
• Drive efficiencies and cost savings for vehicle logistics.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Logistics management

Staff supervision

Administrative management

Financial performance improvement

Compliance and security procedures

Job description

The Distribution Manager leads and deploys the operational and logistical strategy, business processes, and systems for overall rental car fleet. Safely and securely coordinates transportation between Hertz locations and vendors, manages large hourly team of Transporters, and drives efficiencies and cost savings for all business segments.

Wage: $58,000.00/yr

A Day in the Life:

Works under minimal supervision, local travel requirements only. Position requires flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays. May work outdoors and be exposed to current weather conditions.

What You’ll Do:

• Organize and coordinate fleet moves between Hertz airport location and Local Edition locations, vendors, auctions, and retail lots.
• Schedule and supervise large staff of hourly Transporters, working with vendor management as needed to coordinate coverage and shifts.
• Manage staff efficiency to meet performance and customer service requirements.
• Create a strong teamwork-based work culture.
• Drive financial performance and lower costs by improving efficient vehicle logistics.
• Collaborate with Fleet, Operations, and Revenue Management Departments to assess logistics decisions based on contributory rentals.
• Work to supply security gate personnel the tools to ensure compliance with security and non-rev procedures.
• Verify validity of non-rev moves, ensuring all cars have been moved and documented properly.
• Manage daily and weekly administrative responsibilities including Payroll, ERS, locating missing cars, non-revenue vehicle reporting, verifying wholesales/turnbacks, processing purchase orders and tow tickets, coordinating with local tow-vendors, requesting vehicle titles, and assisting with regional re-marketing efforts.
• Responsible for hiring, training and development, managing performance expectations, and accountability of large team of Transporters.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in organizing and coordinating fleet moves.
• Ability to schedule and supervise a large staff.
• Proven track record in managing staff efficiency to meet performance requirements.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Experience in driving financial performance and improving logistics.
• Familiarity with compliance and security procedures.
• Administrative management skills.
• Experience in hiring, training, and managing teams.
• Other qualifications as assigned.

What You’ll Get:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz rental.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options.
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching.
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family.
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts.
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness.
• Perks & Discounts – Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more.

About Us

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

US EEO STATEMENT

At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company. Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique. EOE, including disability/veteran.