Director Regional Fleet Planning

SIXT • Fort Lauderdale, FL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

SIXT is seeking a Director of Regional Fleet Planning to take charge of analyzing, monitoring, and managing fleet operations across multiple regions. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven strategies, ensure optimal vehicle utilization, and streamline processes throughout the fleet lifecycle. If you’re passionate about leveraging analytics to improve outcomes and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in fleet management, inventory control, or sales strategy, ideally within the car rental or travel industry.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, draw insights, and make strategic, data-driven decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL; familiarity with Python or other programming languages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities while aligning objectives with organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the 78-week fleet model to ensure comprehensive lifecycle planning for all vehicles, from infleet to defleet.
• Provide Purchasing teams with vehicle model/region targets to guide procurement strategies.
• Evaluate purchase proposals to ensure alignment with contribution margins.
• Approve fleet placements in collaboration with Revenue Management, optimizing regional distribution and factoring in lifecycle needs such as one-way rentals and transport to sale locations.
• Track fleet utilization, Revenue per Day (RPD), residual value trends, and other fleet costs to refine strategies.
• Leverage sales performance metrics to guide inventory adjustments and strategic placements.
• Oversee the buyback process, ensuring seamless coordination and accurate execution of vehicle returns.
• Develop and manage defleeting strategies, tracking vehicles through all stages of the sale process.
• Adjust plans based on sales outcomes to maximize realized values and profitability.
• Partner with Revenue Management and other departments to align fleet strategies with business objectives, ensuring data-driven solutions for optimization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Benefit from PTO, sick leave, and a healthy work-life balance
• Bonus Plan & Hybrid Work Format Participate in a bonus plan based on your position, with flexible hybrid 4/1 work format
• Work Equipment Receive a laptop, and possibly a phone, depending on your role
• Exclusive Employee Rentals Benefit from employee-only rental rates, with family rental options and exclusive discounts for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director