Director, Fleet

Core & Main•St Louis, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fleet Director leads Core & Main’s national fleet operations, driving operational excellence and transforming fleet processes, policies, and programs to build a modern, efficient, and scalable fleet organization. This role oversees strategy, asset lifecycle management, maintenance, compliance, vendor partnerships, and continuous improvement for a nationwide fleet of light-, medium-, and heavy‑duty vehicles. The leader evaluates current operations, identifies improvement opportunities, and implements sustainable solutions that strengthen utilization, service levels, safety, compliance, and cost performance. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, data‑driven fleet expert with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to standardize processes, deploy technology, and lead organizational change across complex, multi‑location operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
10+ years fleet/operations leadership with experience in transportation, logistics, or operations.
Proven process improvement & change leadership across multi‑location environments.
Strong DOT, safety, and compliance knowledge.
Experience managing light-, medium-, and heavy‑duty fleets.
Expertise in maintenance coordination, lifecycle management, and replacement planning.
Data-driven decision-making with KPI development and performance analysis.
Proficiency with fleet systems, telematics, and reporting tools.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence in decentralized operations.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in distribution, construction, utilities, or industrial services.
Experience supporting dispersed branch networks.
Knowledge of owned, leased, and rental fleet models.
Background implementing fleet technology (FMS, telematics, automation).
Strong financial acumen in budgeting, capital planning, and lifecycle costing.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year fleet strategy aligned with Core & Main's operational, service, and financial objectives.
Lead the transformation and continuous improvement of fleet processes, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance service levels.
Oversee day-to-day fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, lifecycle management, maintenance, compliance, and utilization.
Establish and maintain fleet policies, standards, controls, and operating procedures to ensure consistency, accountability, and compliance across all locations.
Manage national and regional vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance against established service level agreements and business objectives.
Ensure adherence to DOT, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations while creating a culture of safety and risk mitigation.
Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
Own fleet operating and capital budgets, forecasting, fleet replacement planning, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Develop fleet replacement, utilization, and lifecycle strategies to optimize capital investment and total cost of ownership.
Evaluate, implement, and optimize fleet management technologies, telematics, and automation tools to modernize operations and improve visibility.
Lead cross-functional change initiatives, influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and drive adoption of new processes, technologies, and performance expectations.
Partner with Operations, EHS, Finance, IT, HR and field leadership to align fleet priorities with business needs and strategic objectives.
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and operational excellence.