Fleet Program Manager

Wurth Industry US; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave after 1 year

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year

Health benefits and programs (medical,

Vision, dental, life insurance and更多

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Wurth Industry North America is seeking a senior fleet program manager to standardize and govern fleet policy, drive lifecycle decisions, and coordinate across Compliance, Legal, HR, Safety, Finance, Procurement and IT. You will lead system improvements, budget forecasting, and sustainability initiatives while delivering actionable KPIs.

Strong leadership and 7+ years in fleet/logistics are required, with a focus on data-driven decision making and cost control in a large organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field, or equivalent business experience.
• 7+ years in fleet management, transportation, logistics or related program management.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle lifecycle management and vendor management.
• Experience with fleet systems, telematics, data analytics, budgeting and reporting.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a standardized fleet program with governance and controls.
• Coordinate vehicle lifecycle management: specifications, acquisition, utilization, maintenance and disposal.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, HR, Safety, Finance, Procurement and IT for alignment.
• Identify and maintain fleet management systems, telematics and reporting to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Develop and manage fleet budget, forecast costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop driver onboarding, training and qualification processes for safe driving.
• Support fleet sustainability initiatives including fuel efficiency and electrification opportunities.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and updates to assess fleet performance.
• Coordinate audits, issue resolution and continuous-improvement initiatives; guide internal teams on fleet utilization and vendor performance.

Skills

Fleet management

Vehicle lifecycle

Data analytics

Budgeting

Vendor management

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM

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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