VP of Fleet in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Premier Truck Rental

The Vice President of Fleet, Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational performance of PTR's fleet, procurement, logistics, and supply chain functions. As a key member of the executive leadership team, this role will drive enterprise-wide initiatives focused on operational efficiency, asset utilization, cost optimization, service excellence, and scalable growth.

The VP will lead the development and execution of an integrated supply chain strategy that ensures the efficient flow of equipment, materials, and services across the organization while maximizing fleet performance, strengthening supplier partnerships, and enhancing customer satisfaction. This leader will champion continuous improvement, technology adoption, and data-driven decision-making to create a best-in-class supply chain and logistics organization

COMPENSATION

• This position offers a competitive compensation package, benchmarked to regional market standards. It consists of a base salary plus an annual bonus.

LOCATION

• Onsite in Fort Worth, TX or Fort Wayne, IN (travel required to both locations). Remote candidates with a 75% travel requirement will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the company's fleet, supply chain, procurement, and logistics strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and fleet operations.
• Oversee optimization of transportation networks, fleet utilization, routing, asset deployment, and logistics processes to improve service levels and reduce operating costs.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators focused on safety, fleet efficiency, inventory turns, freight costs, equipment uptime, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee fleet lifecycle management, including acquisition, maintenance, compliance, replacement planning, and capital investment strategies.
• Manage strategic supplier, carrier, and third-party logistics relationships to ensure cost-effective and reliable delivery of service.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Finance, and Field Leadership to align demand planning, resource allocation, and capacity management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean principles, technology, automation, analytics, and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets while identifying opportunities for cost savings, productivity improvements, and operational scalability.
• Build, coach, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Ensure that the fleet organization adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations and industry best practices. Implement risk management strategies to protect assets and reduce liability exposure.

REQUIREMENTS

MUST HAVE

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, fleet management, or related operational functions.
• Proven success managing large-scale transportation, fleet, and supply chain operations in a multi-site environment.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing significant operating and capital budgets.
• Deep understanding of transportation regulations, fleet operations, procurement, inventory management, and logistics optimization.
• Experience implementing supply chain technologies, fleet management systems, ERP platforms, and performance analytics.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, communication, and change management skills.
• MBA, CSCP, CLTD, CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

NICE TO HAVE

• Affiliation with the following associations: NAFA FLEET MGMT ASSOCIATION, AEM (ASSOC OF EQUIP MFG), AEMP, or CONEXPO
• MBA, CSCP, CLTD, CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.