Manager Corporate Fleet

Albertsons • Boise, ID

14h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager Corporate Fleet to lead and optimize transportation capital investment performance across our network. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and cost-effective equipment specifications and optimized fleet equipment utilization through strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role with significant influence over fleet strategy, transportation cost structure, and service execution across a large-scale retail supply chain.

Requirements

• 10 plus years of transportation, fleet operations, or supply chain experience (grocery or retail preferred)
• 5 plus years of leadership experience operating a fleet
• Proven track record of managing large-scale fleet operations and delivering measurable improvements in cost, service, and utilization

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize life cycle replacement for diesel and battery electric transportation equipment across 16 distribution centers supporting a fleet of 1,500+ tractors, 5,000+ trailers, 120+ yard spotters, 85+ dollies, and 30+ miscellaneous transportation vehicles (fuelers, service rigs, snowplows).
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with OEMs and parts suppliers
• Lead enterprise fleet strategy across a large-scale private fleet, including: Tractor, trailer, trailer refrigeration (TRU), spotter, and lift gate equipment spec selection
• Asset lifecycle planning, replacement strategy, & capital investment (5-year rolling capital forecast), capital approval, equipment build schedule, delivery, onboarding (PDI, unit numbering, decals, titling, license and permitting, IFTA Tax, mileage tax) and invoice payment
• Equipment warranties, equipment recalls and campaigns, and equipment disposal
• Battery electric vehicle strategy, charging infrastructure, carbon credits, and autonomous vehicles
• Improve asset up time, utilization, and total cost of ownership across the network
• Drive initiatives to reduce fuel consumption, idle time, and overall operating costs through efficient equipment specs
• Support and expand “Own More Freight” strategy by: Selecting the correct equipment to facilitate and support a wide range of backhaul opportunities
• Evaluate insource vs outsource strategies to balance cost, capacity, and service
• Ensure optimal configuration, adoption, and continuous improvement of Transportation Vehicle Telematics across all DCs (ELD, driver safety, food safety & security, EKOS/GasBoy (fuel), and back up cameras)
• Leverage Maintenance Software (TMT) data, vehicle telematics, and advanced analytics by OEM to enhance equipment spec decision-making
• Develop and standardize reporting and KPI dashboards to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Establish and standardize transportation SOPs and best practices across all distribution centers
• Standardize equipment specifications (and approved options) and lead RFP efforts with Strategic Sourcing
• Core transportation equipment (all vehicles and TRU)
• Tires
• Lubricants
• Tractor and Trailer Graphics
• 3rd party maintenance services
• Support compliance and all applicable regulatory requirements with DOT, OSHA, FSMA, FDA, FMCSA, and CARB
• Promote a strong safety culture with clear accountability and measurable results

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

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