Job Description

Fleet Manager

Reporting to the Sr. Mgr of Fleet, this role is responsible for tactical day-to-day Aramark’s Fleet operations. The Fleet Manager is responsible managing Aramark’s assets as well as oversight of the company’s third-party Fleet management partner including maintenance and vehicle ordering. This role is a key collaborator with internal and external business partners in the development and evolution of a portfolio of vehicle specifications that enables optimal business performance.

This role is based in Philadelphia, PA (hybrid) or remote.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
•    Responsible for overseeing acquisitions, upfitting, remarketing, maintenance and overall lifecycle management of company vehicles and equipment. 
•    Reviews maintenance POs and total cost of ownership to confirm the appropriateness of repairs and make data‑driven decisions on vehicle repair versus disposal
•    Collaborate with Aramark’s fleet management partner to direct the tactical operation of Aramark’s fleet program and optimize costs and performance.
•    Identify repair order trends and perform root cause analysis to proactively manage fleet concerns.
•    Lead and complete quality audits for vendor maintenance services. 
•    Control vehicle rental cost and communicate the business case for new and/or used vehicles if applicable to field personnel. 
•    Ensure all vehicles are compliant with emission testing and state required vehicle inspections, if applicable.
•    Working knowledge of an electric vehicle program to include implementation of charging stations at required locations. 
•    Have a working knowledge of existing fleet management policies, activities, protocols, and procedures and make enhancement recommendations that address areas of underperformance.
•    Works with Fleet Analyst on KPIs to proactively measure and report on critical areas including fleet policy compliance, asset utilization and cost, and sustainability.
•    Implement best practices to maintain an inventory of company assets that allows for continual monitoring of asset health, life cycle cost analysis, and replacement planning.
•    Define and apply best-in-class general maintenance and repair practices for company assets and proactively communicate with operators to ensure that fleet needs are consistently being met.
•    Recommend and develop preventative maintenance expectations and procedures.
•    Support DOT regulatory compliance and driver safety efforts requiring familiarity with current and pending government regulations (DOT/FMCSA, OSHA).
•    Establish collaborative relationships with Aramark’s lines of business, suppliers, and various internal stakeholders (i.e. compliance, safety, HR, and legal) to support all fleet initiatives.
•    Utilize available information to identify and understand issues and opportunities in the company’s fleet and provide data-driven recommendations to enhance performance and safety. 

Qualifications

•    A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
•    Minimum 3 years of fleet management experience.  
•    Exceptional knowledge of purchasing, managing vendor/supplier relationships and strategic sourcing.
•    Accomplished in leading and working within a matrix environment, building strong cross-functional and cross-operational relationships.
•    Attention to detail and exceptional organization skills, with persistence and professionalism
•    Demonstrated experience in leading without formal authority.
•    Ability to work and think independently, possessing sound problem-solving and analytical skills.
•    Responsive and client-service focused.
•    Willingly accepts additional responsibility, challenging tasks, and/or projects.
•    Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
•    Fully proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; experience with PowerPoint and Smartsheet a plus.

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information

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