Market Fleet Manager - Arizona Building Supply : Job Details

Arizona Building Supply serves the needs of builders, contractors, and homeowners statewide. Arizona Building Supply manufactures truss and wall panel components, and sells a wide range of building materials including lumber, windows, doors, hardware and trim. Additionally, they operate regional home centers located throughout the state, offering a variety of building materials and home improvement supplies.A Brief OverviewThe Market Fleet Manager is responsible for the development of fleet administration standards and vehicle operating policies; purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment; control over maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of vehicle; sourcing and negotiation of parts and maintenance. Closely partners with Safety management as it relates to fleet and DOT in accident review and safety compliance investigations; communicates safety initiatives throughout the Fleet organization.What you will do

• Ensure that all market fleet operations maintain complete and precise adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and guidelines, including inspections, safety program, environmental management, and OSHA.
• Develop and implement the strategies and tactics to manage safe and efficient transportation activities to achieve maximum operational goals.
• Develop business operating system for fleet and monitors adherence to fleet maintenance schedules.
• Keep appraised of new products and product improvement programs that will improve performance and reliability and reduce maintenance and operating costs and encourage participation in such programs.
• Assist and support the development and implementation of fleet preventive maintenance programs throughout the market.
• Establish and control budget and financial goals for all transportation operations; maintain cost efficient practices to ensure cost effective operations
• Negotiates and implements cost savings opportunities for sourcing parts and maintenance.
• Assists in re-balancing fleet to meet business needs and reduce maintenance costs.
• Develop engineering solutions for improving loading and unloading efficiencies and material handling methods.
• Assist with rollout of Route Planner at new locations; provide support for Descartes Route Planner .
• Measure on time and complete delivery to ensure world class operating standards.
• Analyze data and trends to anticipate needs and/or proactively eliminate failures.
• Assist in the development of the transportation management team in safety training, evaluation and accountability for equipment, product, and personnel safety.
• Ensure that market's fleet management team builds and reinforces associates' commitment to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective service.
• Adhere to established safety rules and regulations and follows all safety procedures; maintain a safe environment.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.

Experience Qualifications

• 2-5 years of progressive responsibility in fleet management, the development of related policies and procedures, sourcing, and contract administration experience within a transportation or supply chain / distribution industry or, an equivalent combination of training and education required.
• Experience with digital and automation solutions for manufacturing operations required.

Skills and Abilities

• Drives Vision and Purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Deep understanding of logistics management and fleet management systems and practices, rental and leasing programs, and contract and sourcing negotiation.
• Must maintain and enhance positive supplier and customer relations.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication proficiencies, positive interpersonal skills along with demonstrated presentation ability is required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certifications in Production and Inventory Management preferred.

Competencies

• Accountability - holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

Travel Requirements

• 10% overnight travel plus regular plant visits.

Arizona Building Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.