Equipment Management Leader – Strategy & Lifecycle

J.B. Hunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Equipment Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for the equipment function across the company.

You will guide lifecycle planning, deployment, and performance, while building strong cross‑functional partnerships and vendor relationships. Responsibilities include leading a team, overseeing procurement and financials, and delivering KPI‑driven reporting to executives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years equipment management experience.
• Or Bachelor's Degree with 3 years equipment management experience and at least 2 years direct management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgeting, pricing, and total cost of ownership.
• Ability to coordinate across internal partners and vendors.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for equipment lifecycle performance.
• Oversee equipment transactions with accurate documentation and compliance.
• Direct equipment projects, managing timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Review requisitions, invoices, and contracts for accuracy.
• Liaise with Legal, Fixed Assets, and other departments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual KPI reports and budgets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability across equipment activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and external vendors.
• Contribute to long-term equipment strategy and planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Data-driven decisions

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management

High School Diploma or GED

Military equivalent experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Equipment Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for the equipment function across the company.

You will guide lifecycle planning, deployment, and performance, while building strong cross‑functional partnerships and vendor relationships. Responsibilities include leading a team, overseeing procurement and financials, and delivering KPI‑driven reporting to executives.