Asset and Fleet Data Manager

Role Description

A key member of the Fleet Management group of Headquarters Team, this role supports The Head of Regional Fleet Management by managing both capital and expense projects relating to vehicles and airport ground support equipment (GSE) of the Swissport fleet for North America. Responsibilities include:

• Facilitating support for the full life cycle of the assets, including capital planning, leasing, deployment, miscellaneous project support, and asset sale/disposal.
• Supporting the Finance, Procurement, and Planning groups for the tactical execution of the overall fleet strategy.
• Overseeing policy compliance and reporting as it relates to the fleet.
• Developing and implementing vehicle and equipment specifications and cost management programs.
• Managing fleet capex/leasing budgets.

Qualifications

• College degree desired.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive responsibilities in Corporate fleet administration, or combination of relevant education and work experience, ideally within the aviation environment.
• Knowledge of fleet and automotive industry, technology, and operation.
• General familiarity with fleet maintenance management principles.
• Knowledge and general familiarity with AP and AR systems, all MS Office products with intermediate/expert understanding of Excel and Access, CMMS (computerized maintenance management system), and other business tools.
• Familiarization with fleet telematics desired.
• Knowledge of insurance practices, risk management, and collision repairs are preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills required.
• Ability to exercise considerable diplomacy, judgment, and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience and high level of capability in Oracle Financials and Payables.
• Comfortable communicating to the field in a high visibility role.
• Experience supporting multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Automotive or Fleet competency preferred.
• Minimal travel - 2-4 trips per year to support capital and leasing projects and leverage developmental opportunities.
• Collaboration - demonstrated cross-functional collaboration to solve problems with OEMs, Regional GSE Managers, engineers, field teams, Global Procurement, and suppliers.
• Ability to evaluate & optimize processes and adapt to changing work requirements.
• Critical thinking, strong analytical skills, and data-based approach to decision making.
• Ability to represent Swissport with varied constituents and suppliers.
• 3+ years of experience and track record of results and teamwork.
• Ability to integrate into the Fleet Management Team and contribute to people and organizational development.

Requirements

• Own the short term/long term equipment replacement process.
• Initiate and implement projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs by optimizing and standardizing the fleet.
• Initiate, monitor, and recommend adjustments to the region’s fleet replacement strategy to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Lead the capex/leasing budget planning process.
• Own the equipment planning and demand standards process and work with stations, planning, and operations to ensure accuracy.
• Align with global fleet management strategies and contribute to their development.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance