Manager, Fleet Asset Lifecycle Operations

What You'll Do

• Lead fleet lifecycle decisions for off-rent assets, including retain-versus-sell strategies based on age, mileage, utilization, equity, and reconditioning costs.
• Oversee damage assessment processes to ensure accurate estimates, documentation, and quality standards.
• Manage client escalations and dispute resolution while driving transparency, accountability, and cost recovery.
• Reduce service cycle times through effective vendor management, capacity planning, and workflow optimization.
• Oversee vendor performance across vehicle inspections, maintenance, body work, and repair completion.
• Ensure timely and accurate operational data capture, including repair status, vendor assignments, and estimated completion dates.
• Partner with remarketing teams to optimize vehicle disposition timing and sales channel selection.
• Monitor aging inventory and execute strategies that minimize depreciation exposure and improve throughput.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Leverage reporting and analytics to drive performance across key metrics, including cycle time, utilization, repair costs, and damage recovery.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, system enhancements, and operational improvement projects.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
• Deep understanding of fleet operations, asset lifecycle management, and cost optimization.
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and driving performance across distributed partner networks.
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Advanced proficiency with reporting and data analysis tools such as Power BI, Excel, or similar platforms.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8+ years of experience in fleet management, operations, asset management, logistics, or a related discipline.
• Prior leadership or people management experience preferred.