Corporate Fleet Manager

Manager Corporate Fleet

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager Corporate Fleet to lead and optimize transportation capital investment performance across our network. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and cost-effective equipment specifications and optimized fleet equipment utilization through strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role with significant influence over fleet strategy, transportation cost structure, and service execution across a large-scale retail supply chain.

Main responsibilities:

Leadership & Network Performance

• Manage and optimize life cycle replacement for diesel and battery electric transportation equipment across 16 distribution centers supporting a fleet of 1,500+ tractors, 5,000+ trailers, 120+ yard spotters, 85+ dollies, and 30+ miscellaneous transportation vehicles (fuelers, service rigs, snowplows).
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with OEMs and parts suppliers
• Fleet Operations & Asset Optimization
• Lead enterprise fleet strategy across a large-scale private fleet, including:
• Tractor, trailer, trailer refrigeration (TRU), spotter, and lift gate equipment spec selection
• Asset lifecycle planning, replacement strategy, & capital investment (5-year rolling capital forecast), capital approval, equipment build schedule, delivery, onboarding (PDI, unit numbering, decals, titling, license and permitting, IFTA Tax, mileage tax) and invoice payment
• Equipment warranties, equipment recalls and campaigns, and equipment disposal
• Battery electric vehicle strategy, charging infrastructure, carbon credits, and autonomous vehicles
• Improve asset up time, utilization, and total cost of ownership across the network
• Drive initiatives to reduce fuel consumption, idle time, and overall operating costs through efficient equipment specs
• Transportation Strategy & Freight Optimization
• Support and expand "Own More Freight" strategy by:
• Selecting the correct equipment to facilitate and support a wide range of backhaul opportunities
• Evaluate insource vs outsource strategies to balance cost, capacity, and service
• Technology, Systems & Analytics
• Ensure optimal configuration, adoption, and continuous improvement of Transportation Vehicle Telematics across all DCs (ELD, driver safety, food safety & security, EKOS/GasBoy (fuel), and back up cameras)
• Leverage Maintenance Software (TMT) data, vehicle telematics, and advanced analytics by OEM to enhance equipment spec decision-making
• Develop and standardize reporting and KPI dashboards to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities

Operational Excellence

• Establish and standardize transportation SOPs and best practices across all distribution centers
• Standardize equipment specifications (and approved options) and lead RFP efforts with Strategic Sourcing
• Core transportation equipment (all vehicles and TRU)
• Tires
• Lubricants
• Tractor and Trailer Graphics
• 3rd party maintenance services
• Support compliance and all applicable regulatory requirements with DOT, OSHA, FSMA, FDA, FMCSA, and CARB
• Promote a strong safety culture with clear accountability and measurable results

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Experience

• 10 plus years of transportation, fleet operations, or supply chain experience (grocery or retail preferred)
• 5 plus years of leadership experience operating a fleet
• Proven track record of managing large-scale fleet operations and delivering measurable improvements in cost, service, and utilization

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.