Distribution Manager

Hertz • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The Distribution Manager leads and deploys operational and logistical strategy, business processes, and systems for the overall rental car fleet. The role safely and securely coordinates transportation between Hertz locations and vendors, manages a large hourly team of Transporters, and drives efficiencies and cost savings across business segments. The position works under minimal supervision and requires local travel. Schedules are flexible and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may take place outdoors and involve exposure to current weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate fleet moves between Hertz airport and Local Edition locations, vendors, auctions, and retail lots.
• Schedule and supervise a large staff of hourly Transporters, coordinating coverage and shifts with vendor management as needed.
• Manage staff efficiency to meet performance and customer service requirements, and foster a strong teamwork-based work culture.
• Drive financial performance and lower costs by improving vehicle-logistics efficiency.
• Collaborate with Fleet, Operations, and Revenue Management departments to assess logistics decisions based on contributory rentals.
• Provide security gate personnel with tools to ensure compliance with security and non-revenue procedures.
• Verify the validity of non-revenue moves and ensure vehicles have been moved and documented properly.
• Manage daily and weekly administrative responsibilities, including payroll, ERS, locating missing cars, non-revenue vehicle reporting, verifying wholesales and turnbacks, processing purchase orders and tow tickets, coordinating with local tow vendors, requesting vehicle titles, and assisting with regional remarketing efforts.
• Hire, train, and develop Transporters; manage performance expectations and team accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and family
• Educational reimbursement and discounts
• Voluntary insurance programs, including pet, legal/identity theft, and critical illness insurance
• Perks and discounts, including theme park tickets and gym discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed