Corporate Fleet Director

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Corporate Services/Other

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$106,300.00 - $175,400.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

As a Fleet Director, you will be responsible for the management, budget, operations, and utilization of the Company's 3,000+ fleet cars. In this role you will manage contract negotiations, pricing, and vendors and continuously maintain and update fleet policy. You will ensure all employee drivers remain compliant in accordance with the Fleet policy and be accountable for the Fleet strategy including vehicle mix, safety, cost, business continuity, risk, and efficiency/carbon reduction initiatives.

What Will You Do?

• Accountable for centralized fleet sourcing and vendor management and managing information pertaining to fleet vehicles such as, but not limited to, the budget, utilization of gas, personal and company use, mileage, and routine maintenance at a certified location.
• Drives value and efficiencies throughout the procurement lifecycle including the procurement, maintenance, and repair strategy of the fleet. You will partner with our internal stakeholders to ensure that the company has a robust fleet and vendor management strategy and be responsible for overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory, and selection of vendors.
• Partner directly with third party fleet management company, OEMs, authorized dealers, contractors, and vendors to secure purchased/leased vehicles and work closely with the fleet management vendor to manage fleet operations such as quantity, assignment, and location.
• Prepare and monitor the budget for fleet services; analyze information, metrics, and reports on functional activities and deliver savings through robust sourcing activities. Provide budget and forecast recommendations for fleet operations and develop long-range plans to optimize vehicle utilization total cost of ownership. In addition, monitor driver costs, cost per mile analysis, and life cycle analysis’ and accurately reports data to the IRS.
• In partnership with legal, manage contract negotiations to determine pricing of the fleet vehicles and finding appropriate vehicles for company use. Find new vehicles, negotiates cost, and conduct pricing analysis. You will work closely with business to communicate any changes.
• Manage a preventative maintenance and fleet safety program for the entire fleet while monitoring and administering any changes to fleet management website. You will work directly with vendor and Technology to make updates.
• Work with HR and legal regarding accommodations, DUIs, accidents, or any infractions with drivers.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives, including Fleet electrification and carbon reduction strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or Finance.
• Eight plus years related work experience managing a largescale fleet of vehicles, vendor management or project management.
• Experience with business procurement lifecycles.
• Expert knowledge of sourcing and optimizing utilization and costs of a vehicle fleet, and industry best practices, including dealing with vehicle availability, distribution disruptions, and labor shortages.
• Effective negotiating skills to achieve best cost and favorable terms with vendors.
• Strong financial acumen to understand the financial impact of decisions and recommendations.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, with knowledge of fleet management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, within tight t