Fleet Strategy and Analytics Manager

Primary FunctionThe Fleet Strategy & Analytics Manager is responsible for driving the strategic performance, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the rental fleet through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional leadership. This role oversees fleet planning and maintenance strategy, translating operational and financial insights into initiatives that improve fleet availability, utilization, and overall return on investment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Fleet Strategy, Planning & Analytics

Lead fleet planning and optimization efforts to ensure the appropriate fleet size, mix, and allocation based on utilization, customer demand, seasonality, and business needs
Analyze fleet utilization, financial performance, asset lifecycle, depreciation, and other key metrics to identify opportunities to improve fleet productivity and return on investment
Develop forecasts, KPIs, dashboards, and recommendations that support fleet acquisition, allocation, replacement, rotation, and disposal decisions
Partner with Operations and leadership to identify under- and over-utilized assets and drive actions that maximize fleet availability and revenue-generating potential

Fleet Maintenance & Availability Management

Monitor and manage all down rental fleet units, identifying maintenance issues and opportunities to minimize vehicle downtime
Partner with branch teams and service providers to determine the fastest, most cost-effective path to return vehicles to rentable status
Track fleet availability and maintenance performance to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement

Maintenance Cost Strategy & Optimization

Develop and execute strategies to reduce overall fleet maintenance and inventory-related costs while maintaining safety, reliability, and operational readiness
Analyze maintenance spend, repair trends, and vendor performance to identify cost-saving opportunities
Establish and monitor key maintenance KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations to leadership

Customer Damage Recovery

Oversee and continuously improve the customer damage recovery process to maximize reimbursement for damage-related repair costs
Partner with branch and operational teams to ensure damage is properly documented, processed, and recovered in a timely manner

Warranty & Cost Recovery

Identify and pursue manufacturer and vendor warranty claims to maximize recovery of eligible repair expenses
Establish processes to ensure warranty opportunities are consistently identified, documented, submitted, and tracked through reimbursement

Minimum Requirements
Education
Associate’s degree; bachelor's degree in business, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
Work Experience

5+ years

Physical

Must be able to work in an office environment and use a computer, phone, and standard office equipment for extended periods.
Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communication.
Must be able to travel periodically to branch locations, leadership meetings, training sessions, and other company locations as needed.

Other

Demonstrates strong operational, technical, and business acumen.
Possesses strong leadership, communication, customer relationships, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to balance operational, customer, and financial priorities.
Builds effective relationships and collaborates successfully across functions and organizational levels.
Maintains a commitment to safety, continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.