Used Equipment Readiness Manager

Gregory Poole Equipment Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in Raleigh, NC seeks a Used Equipment Asset Manager to optimize the financial performance and market readiness of its roughly $100M used fleet. You will oversee asset-level performance and collaborate across Used Equipment, Sales, Service, and Branch Operations.

The role demands a Bachelor's degree in business management, 5+ years of asset or material management experience in construction equipment or rental, travel flexibility, and strong MS Office/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in asset or material management.
• Willingness to travel throughout the territory.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Intermediate PC skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Direct repair and reconditioning activities to maximize value.
• Develop fleet lifecycle plans to maximize ROI.
• Analyze fleet data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Monthly fleet reviews with Branch Management.
• Acquire or dispose assets and provide related recommendations.

Skills

Asset management

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Primary Function

The Used Equipment Asset Manager is responsible for optimizing the financial performance and market readiness of the company's approximately $100M used equipment fleet. The role provides asset-level oversight and analysis to support sound investment decisions, fleet lifecycle planning, and effective collaboration across Used Equipment, Sales, Service, and Branch Operations.

Essential Duties

Used Fleet Repair & Reconditioning Management

• Direct repair and reconditioning activities to achieve the optimal return relative to cost of service and expected equipment value
• Partner with Branch Management and Heavy Shops to ensure repair scopes are clear, work is completed timely, and costs are appropriately controlled
• Review service calls and significant repairs to identify opportunities to reduce maintenance and repair costs
• Maximize available warranty recovery for CAT and Allied used equipment

Asset Performance & Lifecycle Management

• Develop and maintain fleet lifecycle plans that maximize utilization, return on investment, and overall asset value
• Analyze fleet condition, utilization, cost of ownership, and key performance data to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Develop methods to track trends and measure asset performance over time
• Conduct monthly fleet reviews with Branch Management to evaluate condition, repair status, and disposition opportunities

Asset Management Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and recommend asset management policies, procedures, and best practices based on fleet lifecycle, utilization, cost of ownership, and technician capabilities
• Produce and distribute periodic asset reports that support informed fleet management decisions
• Partner with the Used Equipment Manager and other stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities to improve fleet performance, processes, and profitability

Acquisition, Disposal & Capital Planning

• Provide asset-based recommendations for used equipment acquisitions and disposals in collaboration with the Used Equipment Manager and Used Sales Representatives
• Identify repair-versus-dispose opportunities based on expected return, marketability, and lifecycle economics
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support capital expenditure and annual capital budget decisions

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field; related experience could be considered.

Work Experience

• 5+ years' experience in asset or material management experience preferably in the equipment rental industry or construction equipment industry.

Physical

• Ability and willingness to travel as required for meetings or asset tracking field work throughout the territory.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours beyond the normal schedule when necessary.
• Must be able to sit for long periods using the telephone and computer.

Other

• Strong knowledge in construction equipment maintenance, construction equipment service department operational procedures and processes.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, including the effective use of technology and automation.
• Must have intermediate PC skills in MS Office, especially Excel, Word and asset management software/ other relevant ERP applications .
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modifications to this job require Human Resources approval. Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.