Fleet Program Manager

Wurth Industry US; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Wurth Industry US is seeking a senior Fleet Manager to lead the development, implementation and governance of a standardized fleet program. You will oversee vehicle lifecycle management from acquisition to disposal and collaborate with Compliance, Legal, HR, Safety, Finance, Procurement and IT to ensure alignment with corporate policies.

Responsibilities include deploying telematics and reporting systems, negotiating with providers, managing the fleet budget and driving cost-saving initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or related field or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in fleet management, transportation, logistics or related program management experience.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle lifecycle management, transportation processes, vendor management and supply chain practices.
• Experience with fleet management systems, telematics, data analytics, budgeting, procurement and performance reporting preferred.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a standardized fleet program including policies and controls for safe and cost-effective vehicle utilization.
• Coordinate vehicle lifecycle management: specifications, acquisition, assignment, maintenance, replacement and disposal.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, HR, Safety, Finance, Procurement and IT to align fleet decisions across the organization.
• Identify, implement and maintain fleet management, telematics and reporting systems to improve automation and data quality.
• Negotiate with vehicle, maintenance, fuel, telematics and service providers to support a consistent fleet program.
• Develop and manage the fleet budget, forecast costs and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety.
• Monitor maintenance, downtime, fuel usage and operating costs; implement corrective actions.
• Develop driver onboarding, training and qualification processes for safe driving and compliance.
• Support sustainability initiatives including fuel efficiency and vehicle electrification.

Skills

Fleet operations

Vehicle lifecycle management

Vendor management

Data analytics

Budgeting

Procurement

Performance reporting

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or related field

Tools

Fleet management systems

Telematics

Data analytics tools

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and maintain a standardized fleet program, including policies, procedures, governance and controls for the safe, efficient and cost-effective utilization of vehicles.
• Coordinate the vehicle lifecycle management process, including vehicle specifications, acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, replacement and disposal.
  Establish program requirements and operating standards that support compliance with applicable federal, state and local requirements, company policies and environmental and sustainability objectives.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Safety, Finance, Procurement, Information Technology and operating companies to ensure fleet decisions are aligned, documented and adopted.
• Identify, implement and maintain fleet management, telematics and reporting systems that improve automation, visibility, data quality and decision-making.
  Create and manage the fleet procurement process, including vehicle specifications, sourcing, standardization, contract requirements and total-cost-of-ownership analysis.
• Identify, manage and negotiate with vehicle, maintenance, fuel, telematics and other service providers that support a consistent fleet program across the Group.
  Develop and manage the fleet budget, forecast program costs and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety, service or compliance.
  Monitor vehicle maintenance, downtime, fuel and energy usage, utilization and related operating costs; implement corrective actions and process improvements as needed
• Develop and maintain driver onboarding, training and qualification processes that promote safe driving practices and compliance with company requirements.
• Support the development and execution of fleet sustainability initiatives, including fuel-efficiency improvements, emissions reduction and vehicle electrification opportunities
• Develop and report key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards and management updates to assess fleet performance, utilization, safety, cost and program effectiveness.
• Coordinate fleet audits, issue resolution, corrective actions and continuous-improvement initiatives; maintain appropriate records and documentation.
  Provide guidance to internal teams on fleet utilization, vehicle selection, safety, maintenance, vendor performance and program requirements.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or a related field - or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in fleet management, transportation, logistics or related program management experience.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle lifecycle management, transportation processes, vendor management and supply chain practices.
• Experience with fleet management systems, telematics, data analytics, budgeting, procurement and performance reporting preferred.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

The Wurth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Wurth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

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