Fleet Program Manager

Wurth Industry USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wurth Industry USA seeks a senior fleet professional to develop and manage a standardized fleet program across the organization in the United States. You will oversee the vehicle lifecycle from acquisition to disposal, collaborate with Compliance, Legal, HR, Safety and Finance, and drive data-driven decisions using telematics and reporting systems.

You will also lead procurement, budgeting, and supplier negotiations while advancing sustainability initiatives and KPI reporting to optimize safety,

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.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Proactive supply chain solutions tailored to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a standardized fleet program with policies, governance and controls for safe, efficient and cost-effective vehicle utilization.
• Coordinate vehicle lifecycle management from acquisition to disposal.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, HR, Safety, Finance, Procurement, IT and operating companies to align fleet decisions.
• Identify, implement and maintain fleet management, telematics and reporting systems to improve automation, visibility and data quality.
• Create and manage the fleet procurement process, including vehicle specs, sourcing, standardization and total-cost-of-ownership analysis.
• Identify, manage and negotiate with service providers supporting a consistent fleet program across the Group.
• Develop and manage the fleet budget, forecast costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor maintenance, downtime, energy usage and related costs; implement corrective actions and improvements.
• Develop and maintain driver onboarding, training and qualification processes for safe driving and compliance.
• Support fleet sustainability initiatives including fuel efficiency, emissions reduction and electrification opportunities.
• Develop and report KPIs, dashboards and management updates on fleet performance and costs.
• Coordinate fleet audits, issue resolution and continuous-improvement initiatives; guide internal teams on utilization, safety and vendor performance.

Skills

Fleet management

Vendor management

Data analytics

Budgeting

Procurement

Performance reporting

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Fleet management systems

Telematics systems

Job description

• 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.
• 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
• 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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