Director, Fleet

CORE & MAIN LP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main LP seeks a Fleet Director to lead national fleet operations, driving modern, scalable processes for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. You will oversee strategy, lifecycle management, maintenance, vendor partnerships, and compliance, while delivering cost performance and safety improvements.

The ideal candidate is data-driven with a track record of standardizing processes, deploying technology, and guiding organizational change across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years of fleet/operations leadership in transportation, logistics, or operations.
• Proven change leadership across multi-location environments.
• Strong DOT, safety, and compliance knowledge.
• Experience with light-, medium-, and heavy-duty fleets.
• Data-driven decision making with KPI development and analysis.
• Experience with fleet systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year fleet strategy aligned with objectives.
• Lead transformation of fleet processes to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Oversee day-to-day fleet operations, lifecycle management, and utilization.
• Establish fleet policies, controls, and operating procedures across locations.
• Negotiate contracts and manage national/vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA and regulations.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to support data-driven decisions.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning for fleet.
• Standardize and optimize fleet replacement and lifecycle strategies.
• Evaluate and implement fleet management technologies and telematics.
• Lead cross-functional change initiatives and stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with Operations, EHS, Finance, IT, HR and field leadership.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing fleet team.

Skills

Fleet leadership

Change leadership

Data analytics

KPI development

Fleet systems

Compliance knowledge

Budgeting

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Operations Management

Tools

Telematics

Fleet management software

Job description

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

The Fleet Director leads Core & Main’s national fleet operations, driving operational excellence and transforming fleet processes, policies, and programs to build a modern, efficient, and scalable fleet organization. This role oversees strategy, asset lifecycle management, maintenance, compliance, vendor partnerships, and continuous improvement for a nationwide fleet of light-, medium-, and heavy‑duty vehicles. The leader evaluates current operations, identifies improvement opportunities, and implements sustainable solutions that strengthen utilization, service levels, safety, compliance, and cost performance. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, data‑driven fleet expert with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to standardize processes, deploy technology, and lead organizational change across complex, multi‑location operations.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Fleet Strategy: Develop and execute a multi-year fleet strategy aligned with Core & Main's operational, service, and financial objectives.
• Process Optimization: Lead the transformation and continuous improvement of fleet processes, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance service levels.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, lifecycle management, maintenance, compliance, and utilization.
• Fleet Governance & Standardization: Establish and maintain fleet policies, standards, controls, and operating procedures to ensure consistency, accountability, and compliance across all locations.
• Vendor Management: Manage national and regional vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance against established service level agreements and business objectives.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to DOT, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations while creating a culture of safety and risk mitigation.
• Data & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Budget & Capital Management: Own fleet operating and capital budgets, forecasting, fleet replacement planning, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Asset Optimization: Develop fleet replacement, utilization, and lifecycle strategies to optimize capital investment and total cost of ownership.
• Technology Enablement: Evaluate, implement, and optimize fleet management technologies, telematics, and automation tools to modernize operations and improve visibility.
• Change Leadership: Lead cross-functional change initiatives, influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and drive adoption of new processes, technologies, and performance expectations.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, EHS, Finance, IT, HR and field leadership to align fleet priorities with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years fleet/operations leadership with experience in transportation, logistics, or operations.
• Proven process improvement & change leadership across multi‑location environments.
• Strong DOT, safety, and compliance knowledge.
• Experience managing light-, medium-, and heavy‑duty fleets.
• Expertise in maintenance coordination, lifecycle management, and replacement planning.
• Data-driven decision‑making with KPI development and performance analysis.
• Proficiency with fleet systems, telematics, and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence in decentralized operations.
• Preferred: Industry experience in distribution, construction, utilities, or industrial services.
• Experience supporting dispersed branch networks.
• Knowledge of owned, leased, and rental fleet models.
• Background implementing fleet technology (FMS, telematics, automation).
• Strong financial acumen in budgeting, capital planning, and lifecycle costing.

Location Requirements

Ability to work in-office a minimum of three days per week to support collaboration and operational alignment.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law. None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics. For more information, please click here or visit https://www.eeoc.gov

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.