Manager, Transportation

POOLCORP Fleet Manager

POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support.

Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best.

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

You want Benefits? You've got it! Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

Location: Corporate Support : 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall efficiency of the internal fleet. The position has responsibility for total POOLCORP internal transportation expenses and seeks to minimize costs while optimizing utilization of all transportation assets. Seeks to provide the most cost effective methods to bring products in and deliver products to customers. Candidate will be a change agent using procedures, staff and third party solutions to bring the field service level up to expectations. Possess leadership skills, the ability to build a team and become a vital asset to management team. Manages a Fleet Specialist and +2,600 assets comprised of Material Handling Equipment, MD/HD Trucks, and LD Admin Trucks.

Responsibilities

• Understands the business needs as they relate to fulfilling customer delivery expectations.
• Works with locations to ensure customer needs are met with the best available service at a cost-effective price.
• Monitoring costs and directing field locations to take corrective action.
• Assesses current capacity of existing fleet and makes recommendations for reductions in areas with excess capacity and/or vehicle size and type based on product delivery characteristics.
• Analyze requested fleet asset additions from field management.
• Monitor utilization reporting for all fleet assets using company fleet route optimization software.
• Focused on cost savings opportunities and channels repair/maintenance activities to the most economical providers while keeping downtime to a minimum.
• Reviews status of current down vehicles and expedites return to service keeping costs down.
• Works to understand and incorporate field sales center needs into the fleet strategy while keeping contact with field management at all stages of strategy development.
• Keeps field management informed and trained on all cost and fleet tracking tools.
• Understands Driver and Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in all phases of operational functions when needed in relation to delivery and warehouse equipment.
• Looks to continuously improve all areas of fleet operations while communicating new procedures/policies.
• Provides guidance and direct input into POOLCORP's efficient and cost-effective movement of goods whether by internal fleet or 3rd party carriers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with fleet maintenance management and warehouse equipment procurement.
• Knowledge of industry related software helpful, i.e. TMW-Appian, Descartes, Roadnet. Samsara
• Thorough knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance, OSHA, DOT and other related State and Federal regulations.
• Fleet Analytics and Utilization experience.
• Results driven, self-starter with the ability to lead a team in a deadline driven environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong customer service skills with ability to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Third party fleet management company negotiation and oversight experience (e.g. ARI, Element).
• CDL Driving and warehouse experience a plus preferred.
• Certified Technician preferred.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.