Fleet Manager
About The Position
The Fleet Manager oversees all aspects of Chervon North America's fleet operations, including leased and company-owned vehicles, trailers, and other road-operable equipment. The role is responsible for fleet lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, vehicle allocation, maintenance programs, vendor management, and driver support. The Fleet Manager partners with third-party fleet providers and internal stakeholders to promote fleet safety, operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance while supporting business objectives. Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. Its North American headquarters is located in a state-of-the-art LEED-certified facility with a café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces. The position is onsite in Naperville, Illinois.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 5 years of fleet management, transportation, logistics, or vehicle operations experience.
- At least 2 years of experience managing fleet vendors, service providers, and fleet-related budgets.
- Experience developing fleet strategies, replacement plans, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, vehicle safety, fleet compliance, and transportation regulations.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and influence skills, including the ability to manage programs across multiple functions.
- Knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle lifecycle management, compliance, maintenance programs, and industry best practices.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, depreciation, asset utilization, and cost management.
- Proficiency with fleet management systems, telematics platforms, transportation software, and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
- Strong vendor management and contract negotiation capabilities.
- Excellent organization, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Manage fleet operations, including leased and company-owned vehicles, trailers, and related equipment.
- Ensure vehicles are properly registered, licensed, inspected, and insured.
- Administer fleet programs and policies and serve as their subject matter expert.
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, forecasts, vehicle replacement plans, lease management, and cost-control initiatives.
- Establish and monitor fleet performance metrics, including total cost of ownership, maintenance expenses, fuel utilization, vehicle uptime, accident frequency, and replacement cycles.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, vehicle registration, insurance, driver qualification, and safety requirements.
- Support drivers and managers with vehicle maintenance, safety programs, fuel management, toll administration, accident reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage third-party fleet providers and external vendors, including contract administration, service-level performance, and cost negotiations.
- Oversee vehicle acquisition, assignment, deployment, transfers, and retirement.
- Collaborate with business leaders to align vehicle availability with organizational and operational needs.
- Identify and implement improvements to driver experience, operational efficiency, compliance, and cost savings.
- Analyze industry trends, emerging technologies, telematics capabilities, and fleet practices to recommend improvements.
- Prepare and present operational and financial reports to senior leadership.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Generous 401(k) match
- Open PTO program
- Café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, and ergonomic height-adjustable desks at headquarters
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
