Fleet Strategy and Analytics Manager

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking a Fleet Strategy & Analytics Manager in Raleigh, NC to drive strategic performance, efficiency, and ROI for the rental fleet. The role leads fleet planning, analytics, and maintenance strategies across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fleet strategy or analytics, strong leadership, and a track record of data-driven decision making. This position focuses on improving fleet availability, utilization, and revenue generation through

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fleet strategy/analytics.
• Experience in fleet planning and maintenance strategy.
• Data-driven decision-making and KPI development.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet planning and optimization based on utilization and demand.
• Analyze fleet performance, depreciation, and ROI.
• Develop forecasts, KPIs, dashboards, and recommendations.
• Partner with Operations and leadership to maximize availability and revenue.
• Oversee maintenance strategy to minimize downtime.
• Identify warranty and cost-recovery opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety and compliance

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Primary Function

The Fleet Strategy & Analytics Manager is responsible for driving the strategic performance, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the rental fleet through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional leadership. This role oversees fleet planning and maintenance strategy, translating operational and financial insights into initiatives that improve fleet availability, utilization, and overall return on investment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Fleet Strategy, Planning & Analytics

• Lead fleet planning and optimization efforts to ensure the appropriate fleet size, mix, and allocation based on utilization, customer demand, seasonality, and business needs
• Analyze fleet utilization, financial performance, asset lifecycle, depreciation, and other key metrics to identify opportunities to improve fleet productivity and return on investment
• Develop forecasts, KPIs, dashboards, and recommendations that support fleet acquisition, allocation, replacement, rotation, and disposal decisions
• Partner with Operations and leadership to identify under- and over-utilized assets and drive actions that maximize fleet availability and revenue-generating potential

Fleet Maintenance & Availability Management

• Monitor and manage all down rental fleet units, identifying maintenance issues and opportunities to minimize vehicle downtime
• Partner with branch teams and service providers to determine the fastest, most cost-effective path to return vehicles to rentable status
• Track fleet availability and maintenance performance to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement

Maintenance Cost Strategy & Optimization

• Develop and execute strategies to reduce overall fleet maintenance and inventory-related costs while maintaining safety, reliability, and operational readiness
• Analyze maintenance spend, repair trends, and vendor performance to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Establish and monitor key maintenance KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations to leadership

Customer Damage Recovery

• Oversee and continuously improve the customer damage recovery process to maximize reimbursement for damage-related repair costs
• Partner with branch and operational teams to ensure damage is properly documented, processed, and recovered in a timely manner

Warranty & Cost Recovery

• Identify and pursue manufacturer and vendor warranty claims to maximize recovery of eligible repair expenses
• Establish processes to ensure warranty opportunities are consistently identified, documented, submitted, and tracked through reimbursement

Minimum Requirements

Education

Associate’s degree; bachelor's degree in business, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

Work Experience

• 5+ years

Physical

• Must be able to work in an office environment and use a computer, phone, and standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communication.
• Must be able to travel periodically to branch locations, leadership meetings, training sessions, and other company locations as needed.

Other

• Demonstrates strong operational, technical, and business acumen.
• Possesses strong leadership, communication, customer relationships, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to balance operational, customer, and financial priorities.
• Builds effective relationships and collaborates successfully across functions and organizational levels.
• Maintains a commitment to safety, continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.