Fleet Manager
Recruitment Partners
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
- Develop and execute annual and multi‑year fleet plans aligned with branch requirements and market demand.
- Recommend equipment makes and models based on safety, reliability, utilization, maintenance costs, and resale value.
- Maintain an optimal mix of new and used equipment and establish replacement guidelines based on age, usage, condition, and repair history.
- Manage OEM, dealer, and supplier relationships, including negotiation of pricing, warranties, and support terms.
- Monitor supplier performance, manage equipment concentration risk, and oversee used equipment sourcing and refurbishment criteria.
- Oversee equipment disposition strategies, including timing, sales channels, and coordination with resale partners.
- Partner with Operations and Branch teams to align maintenance priorities with availability targets and fleet standards.
- Analyze maintenance trends and fleet KPIs, including utilization, availability, fleet age, and maintenance costs.
- Ensure accuracy and continuous improvement of fleet data, reporting, and visibility across ERP and fleet systems.
- Support Sales, Marketing, and Branch leadership with fleet capabilities, training, and new equipment introductions.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in fleet management, sourcing, or equipment category management.
- Equipment rental industry experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with equipment acquisition, maintenance planning, and disposition.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working with ERP systems, reporting tools, and data.