Sr. Manager, Fleet Strategy & Compliance

About Grocery Outlet Our Mission: Touching lives for the betterOur Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service About The Team Our Supply Chain team mission is to provide top notch service to our stores and purchasing teams- contributing to the goal to make Grocery Outlet the first choice for bargain minded customers while touching lives for the better. Our team oversees the successful movement of products from our vendors to our stores and is self-motivated, passionate, and dedicated. About The Role We are seeking a Senior Manager, Fleet Strategy & Compliance to centrally lead and standardize our private fleet program across three regions (NorCal, PNW, East Coast). This role will own enterprise fleet compliance, safety performance, technology systems, and program governance for fleet drivers, ensuring a safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation that supports reliable store delivery. This leader will build scalable processes, implement best-in-class safety and compliance programs, and serve as the subject matter expert for all private fleet governance. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Transportation. Responsibilities Include Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Own DOT/FMCSA compliance across all regionsEnsure adherence to HOS, ELD, DVIR, drug & alcohol, driver qualification files, and audit readinessLead internal audits and coordinate external audits and inspectionsMonitor and manage CSA scores, OOS rates, and regulatory risk exposurePartner with Legal and HR on compliance investigations and corrective actions Safety & Risk Management Develop and lead enterprise safety strategy for private fleetStandardize incident review, preventability determination, and corrective action processesAnalyze accident trends and implement targeted improvement initiativesOversee driver safety training standards and onboarding requirementsPartner with insurance providers on claims management and risk mitigation Fleet Program Governance & Standardization Establish and enforce fleet SOPs across all regionsStandardize driver onboarding, training, and performance management frameworksDefine and manage KPIs: preventable accident rate, CSA scores, on-time delivery (fleet-controlled), cost per mile, utilization & backhaul metricsEnsure consistent execution across DCs while respecting local operational needs Fleet Technology & Data Own enterprise fleet technology stack (ELD, telematics, camera systems, fleet analytics tools)Partner with BT and Transportation on TMS integration and data visibilityLeverage data to drive safety improvements and operational efficiencyIdentify and implement technology enhancements as the fleet scales Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the enterprise fleet SME for Operations, Transportation, HR, Legal, and FinanceInfluence regional DC leaders to ensure compliance and program adoptionSupport fleet budgeting, insurance renewals, and equipment standardization decisionsContribute to fleet growth planning and capital planning discussions About The Pay Base Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000 AnnuallyAnnual Bonus ProgramEquity401(k) Profit SharingMedical, Dental, Vision & More!Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location. About You 7+ years in fleet operations, transportation compliance, or safety leadershipDeep knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and audit processesExperience managing multi-site fleet programsStrong analytical skills with experience using telematics and safety dataProven ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority Preferred CDL license, including past driving experienceExperience in grocery, retail distribution, or high-frequency delivery networksExperience scaling a private fleet programFamiliarity with TMS systems and fleet technology platformsBachelor’s degree in supply chain, Transportation, Business, or related fieldCDL license, including past driving experienceExperience in grocery, retail distribution, or high-frequency delivery networksExperience scaling a private fleet programFamiliarity with TMS systems and fleet technology platformsBachelor’s degree in supply chain, Transportation, Business, or related field To learn about how we collect, use and secure your personal information. Click here to see our privacy policy.