Director, Fleet

Core-; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, seeks a Fleet Director to lead national fleet operations, oversee strategy, lifecycle management, and vendor partnerships for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.

The role drives process standardization, data-driven decision making, and safety compliance across a multi-location network. The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and capable of implementing technology solutions to modernize fleet operations while managing budgets and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year fleet strategy aligned with Core & Main's operational, service, and financial objectives.
• Lead the transformation and continuous improvement of fleet processes, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance service levels.
• Oversee day-to-day fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, lifecycle management, maintenance, compliance, and utilization.
• Establish and maintain fleet policies, standards, controls, and operating procedures to ensure consistency, accountability, and compliance across all locations.
• Manage national and regional vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance against established SLAs.
• Ensure adherence to DOT, OSHA, and all applicable regulations while promoting safety and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools for data-driven decisions.
• Own fleet operating and capital budgets, forecasting, fleet replacement planning, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop fleet replacement, utilization, and lifecycle strategies to optimize capex and total cost of ownership.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize fleet management technologies, telematics, and automation tools.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

KPI development

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

FMS

Telematics

Reporting tools

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 SummaryThe 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 AccountabilitiesFleet 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 mitigationData & 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.RequirementsRequired: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.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 visit https://www.eeoc.gov